{"product_id":"modern-italy-1","title":"Modern Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Foot’s 3rd Edition of \u003ci\u003eModern Italy\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive exploration of the key historical debates, events, and controversies in Italy over the last 150 years.\u003c\/b\u003e Using a thematic structure centred on the Nation, the State, the Economy and Politics, \u003ci\u003eModern Italy \u003c\/i\u003eskilfully draws out the many and far-reaching connections between Italy’s past and the country as it is today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book offers innovative interpretations of topics such as national identity, democratic politics, and modernization, and uses a wide range of primary sources, including contemporary documents and legislation, to explain Italian history and encourage further discussion. It also includes a wealth of ‘topic text boxes’ which introduce various key areas for analysis in an engaging way that aids both teaching and studying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 3rd edition includes for the first time:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-        Considerable new material covering the dramatic events in Italy over the last decade\u003cbr\u003e-        Two sections on The Covid Pandemic and Italy that look at the political and the economic impact\u003cbr\u003e-        Enhanced content in critical areas like gender and the Church throughout\u003cbr\u003e-        An examination of the rise and fall of former prime minister, Matteo Renzi, and the rise to power of Giorgia Meloni\u003cbr\u003e-        Discussion of the transformation of the Lega Nord to the Lega\u003cbr\u003e-        New boxes on: Italy and terrorism; Italy and the Ukraine War; regionalist reforms; constitutional reforms; the death of Berlusconi; the environment and extreme weather events; and Italy and Israel\u003cbr\u003e- 30 new images which add a compelling visual dimension to the analysis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503683379573,"sku":"9781350570221","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/modern-italy-1","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}