Throughout the twentieth century, architects in Italy have attempted to define the role of architecture in a capitalist economy and under diverse political systems, from the monarchy of the first seventy years since Italian unification, to the twenty-one years of Fascist control, to the post-World War II parliamentary republic. Italy: Modern Architectures in History provides a fascinating insight into the development of modern architecture, nuanced arguments about architecture and building practices and it offers a new way of understanding the history of modern Italy.