Modern Italy: A Political History by Mack Smith, Denis - 1997

University of Michigan Press, 1997. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First published in the United States in 1959; Revised Edition 1969; this edition copyright 1997. Hard cover in very good condition with black boards containing gilt gold spine lettering. Oener's name and date on front free end paper. No other writing, markings, or other defects noted. Dust jacket in very good condition with light shelf wear and one closed tear at top front near spine. From the book, ""The history of modern Italy began in March 1861......First published in 1958 as ""Italy: A Modern History"" the book book has been substanially rewritten with a new section on the period after 1945, a new bibliograhy, new maps, and updated factual appendices. Stylish, clearly written, deeply informed, and often controversial, it remains the definitive account for anyone interested in modern Italy.""