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Modern Naples: A Documentary History, 1799-1999 (Documentary History of Naples) Paperback – March, 2001

by John Santore (Author)

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This volume traces the history of Naples in the "tragic centuries" between the collapse of the Parthenopean Republic and the restoration of the Bourbons to the end of World War II. It then picks up the history of Naples as it begins its slow recovery from the depredations of Unification, the destruction of war, and the urban corruption and environmental degradation of Italy's post-war economic "miracle." The author presents 229 documents within the context of a larger, and continuous, narrative of the city's history, society, and economy during these centuries. Sources include narrative histories, travelers' accounts and diaries; urban descriptions and analyses; the letters of famous and the ordinary citizens; newspaper and magazine articles; interviews and surveys; oral histories; official narrative, statistical reports and legislation; political oratory; novels, poetry, song, and visual arts. Topics include the image of Naples at the end of the 18th-century Grand Tour; the revolution of 1799, the Bourbon restoration and its aftermath; the social and political developments of the 19th-century leading to the revolution of 1848 and the Risorgimento; the place of Naples within a unified Italy; and the catastrophes of the 20th century, including epidemic, fascism and world wars, the rise of the Camorra, and the social and political corruption of the post-war era. The readings conclude with texts documenting recent reforms and new economic and social directions that may point to a sustained renewal of Neapolitan life. Foreword, Preface, Introduction, Notes, Chronology, Bibliography, and Index. 168 illustrations, 3 maps.

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Series: Documentary History of Naples
Paperback: 374 pages
Publisher: Italica Press (March 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0934977534
ISBN-13: 978-0934977531
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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A Great Historical Study of Naples

By Matthew Simmons on February 18, 2010

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4 stars means: A great book would recommend to almost anyone.

Perhaps my favorite book in the class I took on 19th century Italy. It presents information in a extremely clear manner without distancing the reader from the sources available.

The focus of the book is as would seem obvious, Naples, but there is a good amount of information on all Southern Italy and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies up until unification. It presents information with regards to the 'southern problem' well and explains the complex relations of the north and the south not only after unification but in the decades preceding it.

It is a highly readable narrative which would serve great for academics as well as people looking for a more casual read. Good collection of sources and well researched, this book can be trusted as a solid history.

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Great history of Naples

By Pedro on July 13, 2013

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This book tells the tale of Naples from the Bourbon Kingdom of Naples through unification and up to the year 2000. The book uses accounts from contemporary sources such as monarchs, writers, and statesmen. The material consists of descriptions of the poverty of Naples, dramatic events such as revolution, French military occupation, Italian unification, Mussolini's fascist rise to power, WWII, postwar politics, and the rise of the Camorra (Neapolitan mafia). Sadly, this history is a story of the decline of a capital city and surrounding region.

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