Donatella Strangio Libros

Focusing on the evolution of the Italian stock exchange, the book analyzes Rome's transformation from a pre-unification state to the capital of Italy. It critiques the development of the capital city, delving into its social, political, administrative, and financial aspects. This comprehensive examination provides valuable insights for researchers, academics, and students interested in financial history and markets, making it a unique resource in the field.

Focusing on the political and economic ties between Italy and China, this book delves into their relationship during the late 19th century and post-World War II. It highlights the recent intensification of trade and diplomatic relations, supported by original sources from key Italian archives. Key topics include the influence of international authorities, the Italian Bank of China's role, and the effects of trade agreements and foreign investments. This comprehensive analysis is aimed at scholars in economic history, international economics, and political science.

The history of Italian colonial affairs has recently attracted renewed interest from historians and economists. It is a complex and involved question. Over the last few years, though perhaps slightly later than the more mature historiography of other European countries, the work of some important scholars has opened up new fields of investigation and research. Recent studies have tried to analyse in greater depth the working mechanisms of the colonial system, broadening the field of investigation also to the perspective of African countries and the political-economic equilibriums of the second half of the 20th century. This study fits into this area of research and analyses crucial aspects of the decolonisation of Somalia, the history of the presence of Italian banking in Somaliland; relations between Italian and Somali institutions; Italian political-monetary policies during the reconstruction and the first economic boom.