The History Of Italy : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165104741 : 1165104741 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""The History of Italy: From the Fall of the Western Empire to the Commencement of the Wars of the French Revolution"" is a book written by George Procter and published in 1844. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Italy from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century to the beginning of the French Revolution in the late 18th century.Procter's work is a detailed and scholarly examination of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped Italy during this period. He covers the rise and fall of various Italian city-states, the influence of the Catholic Church, the Renaissance, and the various wars and conflicts that occurred throughout the centuries.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific time period or theme. Procter draws on a wide range of sources, including primary documents, contemporary accounts, and secondary