Italy before Italy : Institutions, Conflicts and Political Hopes in the Italian States, 1815-1860 (Routledge Studies in Modern European History)

Italian unification is one of the pivotal events in European history but the period leading up to Risorgimento has often been analysed in less detail. This book focuses on the history of the Italian states between 1815 and 1860 focusing on state institutions, international relations, economic and fiscal policies, living conditions and culture.