Editor(s): Andrea Ungari
Synopsis: Was making Rome the capital a necessary condition for the young Kingdom of Italy, or did it shape the very nature of the Italian unification process from that moment onward? Was the event of Porta Pia a moment of national cohesion, or a divisive factor that weighed heavily on our national history for years to come? These and many other questions are explored in this volume by six authors of different generations and historiographical perspectives, as part of a reflection on the 150th anniversary of the Capture of Rome. By analyzing the various components of the political system, the authors seek to highlight the path that led to Rome and its repercussions on Italy’s subsequent history, within an
increasingly complex and multifaceted international context. The aim is to present the events, including the military aspects, in their entirety—the only way to truly convey the complexity of historical developments and facilitate their understanding. This research has been strongly promoted by the Institute of Political Studies “S. Pio V”, as part of the studies and initiatives organized by the Historical-Political Studies Department for the 150th anniversary of the Capture of Porta Pia and the establishment of Rome as the capital of Italy.
Publisher: Rubbettino
Year: 2020
