""A History of Modern Italy: From the First French Revolution to the Year 1850"" is a book written by Richard Heber Wrightson and published in 1855. The book is a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural history of Italy from the late 18th century to the middle of the 19th century. It covers the period of the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the unification of Italy. The author explores the various factors that led to the rise of nationalism and the eventual unification of Italy, including the role of key figures such as Giuseppe Garibaldi and Camillo di Cavour. The book also examines the economic and cultural changes that took place during this period, including the growth of industry and the emergence of new artistic movements. Overall, ""A History of Modern Italy"" provides a detailed and insightful look into the complex history of Italy during a pivotal period of its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.