Denis Mack Smith Libri

The history of modern Italy began in March 1861 when Count Camillo Cavour proclaim a united Italian kingdom with the goal of creating a prosperous, liberal new power in Europe. For a country whose ancient heritage had placed it at the center of western culture, this late entry to nationhood and rapid reach for power would bring frequent crisis. In this fully revised edition of his classic history of the country, Denis Mack Smith provides a complete and engaging narrative of the fate of Italy from risorgimento to the present.

Focusing on a pivotal period in 1860, this study delves into the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. It examines the significant events and transformations that occurred during these seven months, highlighting key figures, political dynamics, and social changes that shaped Italy's path to unity. Through detailed analysis, the book offers insights into the historical context and implications of this transformative era.

From the cold-blooded murder of a man well known in London's Bohemian society, to a sinister tradition in an old Tudor manor-house, these six cases, from the early years of Holmes's career in the 1880s, present a singular collection of mysteries for the world's first consulting detective to resolve. Who is it that bangs on the front door of Mr Lidington's isolated cottage in the dead of night? Why does Henry Barton's job interview proceed in such a surprising and unpredictable way? What is the secret of the man from Chile and his strange, silent wife? Sherlock Holmes must find the answers to these and many other puzzling questions if he is to bring these cases to a successful conclusion.