: Antonino De Francesco
: Antiquity of the Italian Nation: The Cultural Origins of a Political Myth in Modern Italy, 1796-1943 The Cultural Origins of a Political Myth in Modern Italy, 1796-1943
: OUP Oxford
: 9780191639388
: 1
: CHF 72.90
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: Altertum
: English
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.