A sense of failure pervades Italian history: the failure of the
Liberal State after Unification to democratize, mobilize and
modernize Italian politics, economy and society; the rise of
Fascism as a reflection of these shortcomings; the problems of the
post-war Republic, tainted by corruption, organized crime and
terrorism. The notion has arisen of Italy as a deviant nation,
unable or unwilling to follow the 'normal' path of state
development. These perceptions are the stuff of historical debate,
and it is with the ebb and flow of interpretation that this study
is principally concerned. In each of the three sections - Liberal
Italy, Fascist Italy and Italy from the Occupation until the end of
the 'First Republic' - Nick Carter describes and evaluates the
historiographical contours. The politics, economic developments,
and society and culture of each period are thoroughly analysed, and
an overview of recent research into hitherto largely neglected
areas of study, such as gender, is also included. This book is an
invaluable guide for those wishing to get swiftly to the heart of
the issues in modern Italian history.
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