Italy

Each nation of the world has its own unique story. The History of Nations series tells these stories through the use of primary and secondary sources. Each anthology traces the history of a separate country from its earliest origins through all its birth pangs to its current status in the world. Before the 1860s, Italy was not a unified nation but a collection of different kingdoms and territories. Even so, Italy has an ancient, colourful past. This volume explores Italy’s history and future prospects, from the rise of the Roman Empire to modern-day problems with the Mafia and corruption in government.