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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2014, 2014
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| Series: | Classical presences / Classical presences
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| 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 |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9780191757310 |