The History of the Kingdom of Naples: From the Accession of Charles of Bourbon to the Death of Ferdinand I (2 Volume Set) [Hardcover]

Pietro Colletta (Author), John Davis (Introduction)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1845118812 | ISBN-13: 978-1845118815 | Publication Date: November 10, 2009

The history of the kingdom of Naples is intimately tied to the history of Europe and reflects the intrigue, turmoil and bloody relations of the ruling dynasties and governments of the time. The interests of France, Britain, Austria, Spain are all reflected in the story of Naples. Pietro Colletta--a Neapolitan by birth--was involved as a soldier and  political figure in many of the most important events of the time and his accalimed History of the Kingdom of Naples records the history of the period with all the immediacy of somebody who was personally involved. It is still regarded  as a key work for the period. The new introduction, by Professor John Davis, provides important context and makes available new material.

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About the Author

Pietro Colletta was a military officer and politicial figure. He fought against the French and for the French, served as army and navy minster, negotiated various peace settlements, was imprisoned and exiled, and spent the last 8 years of his life writing his acclaimed history of Naples.

John Davis is Emiliana Pasca Noether  Professor of Italian History and Director of the Center for European Studies at the University of Connecticut.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1112 pages
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris (November 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845118812
• ISBN-13: 978-1845118815
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 3.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,206,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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