Paolo Corsini - Marcello Zane, Nuova storia di Brescia (1861-2023). Politica, economia, società, Brescia, Scholé, 2023, 649 pp.

The review describes the book by Paolo Corsini and Marcello Zane, dedicated to the history of Brescia from 1861 to 2023, spanning from the year of the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy to the present day. It highlights the four fundamental phases of modernization: the post-unification and Zanardelli era (1861–1915), the Fascist period (1915–1945), the Republican era (1945–1992), and, for the first time, the contemporary period (1992–2023). The political, social, and economic developments specific to each phase are analyzed, emphasizing how each period is examined in depth and bringing to light the dynamics that have shaped the evolution of the city and its role within the national and international context.