MODERN HISTORY

The program offers a general historical information, and a particular in-depth analysis of the most important historiographical issues. National histories and the overall picture of the European and non-European history will be discussed with particular attention.

During the first module, a general analysis of the history of the modern world, from the geographical discoveries of the fifteenth century to the early decades of the nineteenth century, will be carried out. The second module will address gender issues related to modern times through a general text and a monograph dedicated to the life of a noblewoman, who was born in Palermo between eighteenth and nineteenth century, that will enable to deepen the topics covered in the first part of the program.

F. Benigno, L’età moderna dalla scoperta dell’America alla Restaurazione, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2005, pp. 379.

M.E. Wiesner, Le donne nell’Europa moderna, Torino 2003, pp. 386.

S. Laudani, Lettere a Costanza. La duchessa Moncada Notarbartolo di Villarosa e il suo mondo, Bonanno editore, Acireale-Roma 2015, pp. 155.

Please remember that in compliance with art 171 L22.04.1941, n. 633 and its amendments, it is illegal to copy entire books or journals, only 15% of their content can be copied.

For further information on sanctions and regulations concerning photocopying please refer to the regulations on copyright (Linee Guida sulla Gestione dei Diritti d’Autore) provided by AIDRO - Associazione Italiana per i Diritti di Riproduzione delle opere dell’ingegno (the Italian Association on Copyright).

All the books listed in the programs can be consulted in the Library.