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This book provides a sweeping, detailed military history of Italy from the late Renaissance to the early 21st century — covering key periods such as the Italian Wars of the 16th century, the Napoleonic era, Italian unification in the 19th century, both World Wars, the Cold War, and post–Cold War developments. Paoletti situates Italy’s armed forces within broader social, economic, and political transformations, tracing how military institutions shaped — and were shaped by — national identity, state formation, colonial ambitions, and Italy’s role in global conflicts. The book integrates land, naval, and air warfare developments and offers a comprehensive reference for scholars and readers interested in Italy’s military past and its legacy for contemporary strategy

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