Dictionary of Modern Italian History

'œCoppa has pulled together the contributions of 58 scholars and produced an excellent and much needed book. ... Coppa's volume spans three centuries, from the 18th century to the present. An introductory essay provides an overview of the major historical developments. In alphabetical order there are entries for 'personalities, institutions, systems, and problems of Italy.' The well-written entries range in length from 100 to 900 words and are free of jargon. Longer items have bibliographies with English and/or Italian sources. Newspapers, historical journals, and information on literary luminaries are found here as well. There are many cross-references, an index, and five appendixes; two chronologies (one of historical events and the other of ministries of Piedmont and Italy); separate lists for Piedmont's and Italy's kings, presidents of the Republic, and a list of Popes from 1700 on. For undergraduate and large public libraries.'' ChoiceFrank J. Coppa is the author of 'Dictionary of Modern Italian History', published 1985 under ISBN 9780313229831 and ISBN 031322983X.