This is the first academic biography of one of the most important and controversial figures in modern Italian history. Francesco Crispi (1818-1901) was among the key figures in the Italian Risorgimento, a close friend and supporter of Mazzini and Garibaldi, and one of the architects of Italy's unification in 1860. Yet he went on to become an authoritarian prime minister and ally and admirer of Bismarck, whose ambitions for Italy brought Europe close, on several occasions, to a general conflagration. Crispi was celebrated by ...
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This is the first academic biography of one of the most important and controversial figures in modern Italian history. Francesco Crispi (1818-1901) was among the key figures in the Italian Risorgimento, a close friend and supporter of Mazzini and Garibaldi, and one of the architects of Italy's unification in 1860. Yet he went on to become an authoritarian prime minister and ally and admirer of Bismarck, whose ambitions for Italy brought Europe close, on several occasions, to a general conflagration. Crispi was celebrated by the fascist regime as the 'precursor' of Mussolini, and in exploring Crispi's evolution from revolutionary democrat to bellicose authoritarian, this book aims to shed light on the roots of fascism and the problems of Italian liberalism. The central theme linking the various phases of Crispi's career is that of how to turn Italy from a 'geographical expression' into a nation.
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Add this copy of Francesco Crispi 1818-1901: From Nation to Nationalism to cart. $94.81, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Oxford University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1150grams, ISBN: 0198206119.
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Book. Octavo, x, xii, 777 pages. In Very Good condition with a Good dust jacket. Spine pictorial gray with very black lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Exterior shows very light wear including mild soiling and faint age toning. Boards have minimal wear. Text block has very faint wear to the edges. First edition, first printing. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column H, ND-H. 1378826. FP New Rockville Stock.
Add this copy of Francesco Crispi 1818-1901: From Nation to Nationalism to cart. $251.43, like new condition, Sold by 84 Charing Cross Road Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Oxford.
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Collectable-Fine Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9780198206118. Near Fine/Near Fine 1st print 1st ed Oxford hardback, unclipped DJ, illustrated. A little dulling to white of jacket in places, bright and unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0198206119. ISBN/EAN: 9780198206118. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 090393.
