A Concise History of Italy (Cambridge Concise Histories)

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One volume, millennia of history. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the innovations of the Renaissance, the unification of the Risorgito, and the challenges of the modern republic, Christopher Duggan traces Italy's dramatic past with clarity and breadth. As a leading historian and Cambridge professor, Duggan is uniquely qualified to distill centuries of Italian history into a single, readable volume.\n\nPart of the Cambridge Concise Histories series, this book is designed for the engaged reader who wants a comprehensive overview rather than a dense academic treatise. You will discover how Italy shaped Western civilization and how the modern Italian state emerged from the fragments of city-states and duchies. Whether you are a student of history, a traveler planning a trip, or simply curious about one of the world's most influential cultures, this is the definitive concise history of Italy.

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