""A Short History of Italy: 476-1900"" is a book written by Henry Dwight Sedgwick and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Italy from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD to the end of the 19th century. It covers major events and figures that shaped Italy's political, social, and cultural landscape, including the rise of the Italian city-states, the Renaissance, the unification of Italy, and the country's role in World War I. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each focusing on a specific period in Italy's history. Sedgwick's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers with little prior knowledge of Italian history. He also includes maps, illustrations, and a timeline to help readers understand the context of key events. Overall, ""A Short History of Italy: 476-1900"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Italian history or seeking a concise overview of the country's past. It remains a popular reference work for students, scholars, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.