{"product_id":"2026100006083-secondhand-italy-an-historical-survey","title":"Italy: An Historical Survey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: worn\/faded; some tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels visible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive work of European history, Italy: An Historical Survey presents a sweeping account of one of the world's most storied nations, from its ancient roots through to the modern era. Jack F. Bernard chronicles the rise and fall of empires, city-states, and political movements that have shaped the Italian peninsula across millennia, weaving together political, cultural, and social threads into a coherent and authoritative narrative. The work argues that Italy's turbulent past — from the grandeur of Rome and the Renaissance to the upheavals of unification and the twentieth century — is essential to understanding the foundations of Western civilisation. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, it details the key personalities, conflicts, and intellectual currents that define the Italian historical experience, making it an indispensable reference for students and enthusiasts of European history alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956348498139,"sku":"2026100006083-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ae67ef17-853e-4ebc-b374-fa95be547c27.png?v=1783500028","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006083-secondhand-italy-an-historical-survey","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}