The antiquity of the Italian nation: the cultural origins of a political myth in modern Italy, 1796-1943

This book explores the political uses of Italy's antique past in the early nineteenth century, tracing how anti-romanism was transformed into a pillar of the nation-building process. It demonstrates the pivotal role played by this ancient heritage in the formation of modern Italian national ide...

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Main Author: De Francesco, Antonino 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford [u.a.] Oxford Univ. Press 2014
Series:Classical presences
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Links:https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199662319.001.0001
https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199662319.001.0001
https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199662319.001.0001
https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199662319.001.0001
Summary:This book explores the political uses of Italy's antique past in the early nineteenth century, tracing how anti-romanism was transformed into a pillar of the nation-building process. It demonstrates the pivotal role played by this ancient heritage in the formation of modern Italian national identity
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9780191757310
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199662319.001.0001

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