Notes on the socio-economic history of Basilicata: from the French Decade to the uprisings of 1848
The book “Notes on the socio-economic history of Basilicata: from the French Decade to the uprisings of 1848” by Anna Bruno explores a crucial period in the history of Southern Italy. The volume begins with the reconquest of the Kingdom of Naples by the French, led by General Massena, on March 30th, 1806—an event that marked the start of the so-called “French Decade.” During this period, Napoleon Bonaparte appointed his brother Joseph as King of Naples, later replacing him in 1808 with Joachim Murat.
Murat, ruling until the return of the Bourbons in 1815, introduced significant socio-economic reforms, including the Napoleonic Code and the abolition of the feudal system. These reforms had a profound and lasting impact on the social, political, and economic structure of Basilicata and the entire South of Italy.
The book provides a detailed analysis of how these transformations influenced Lucanian society, laying the groundwork for the subsequent uprisings of 1848. Through rich storytelling and meticulous historical research, Anna Bruno offers an in-depth view of the socio-economic dynamics that characterized Basilicata during this turbulent period of change, contributing to a better understanding of the history of Southern Italy.
Anna Bruno is a professional journalist who took her first steps as a reporter at “La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno.” She later collaborated with travel (travel and food) magazines, including “Viaggi e Sapori” and “Gente Viaggi,” and major technology magazines. In 1998, she founded the communication and Digital PR agency “FullPress Agency,” which has published FullPress.it (a technology and business magazine) since 1999, FullTravel.it (travel magazine) since 2001, FullSong (music and entertainment magazine) since 2008, and VerdeGusto (food & drink magazine) since 2014, of which she is the editor-in-chief. A fan of off-the-beaten-path journeys, she often gets lost on new paths, each waiting to be explored. She is the author of “Chat” (Jackson Libri, Milan, 2001), “Viaggiare con Internet” (Jackson Libri, Milan, 2001), “Comunità Virtuali” (Jackson Libri, Milan, 2002), “Digital Travel” (Dario Flaccovio Editore, Palermo, 2020), “Digital Food” (Dario Flaccovio Editore, Palermo, 2020), and the e-book “Come scrivere comunicati efficaci” as well as “Notes on the socio-economic history of Basilicata” (FullPress Editore, 2024). Formerly a member of the Order of Journalists of Basilicata (2014-2017), since 2010 she has been a national leader of the FNSI (National Federation of the Press). She was a delegate for travel journalists from Marche-Umbria-South in GIST (Gruppo Italiano Stampa Turistica). Today she is the delegate for Southern Italy for Italian Travel Press (ITP), a specialized group of travel, food, and culture journalists. As a Digital Travel & Food Specialist, she is a speaker at tourism and food industry events and a teacher in training courses. She is also a digital strategist for several companies in the beauty, food, and travel industries.
In bookstores “Notes on the socio-economic history of Basilicata” by Anna Bruno
238 pages – Price €14.90
(FullPress Editore)