Arthurs, Joshua, 1975-

Excavating modernity : the Roman past in fascist Italy / Joshua Arthurs. - 1 online resource (233 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Third Rome and its discontents, 1848-1922 -- Science and faith : the Istituto di studi romani, 1922-1929 -- History and hygiene in Mussolini's Rome, 1925-1938 -- The totalitarian museum : the Mostra augustea della romanità, 1937-1938 -- Empire, race, and the decline of romanità, 1936-1945.

9780801468841 (e-book)


Archaeology and state--History--Italy--20th century.
Fascism and culture--History--Italy--20th century.
Museum exhibits--Political aspects--History--Italy--20th century.


Italy--Civilization--Roman influences.
Italy--Historiography--20th century.


Electronic books.

CC101.I8 / A78 2012eb

930.1093