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    The Birth of Democracy in South America

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Since the mid-20th century, the term musica impegnata (or musique engagée) has become firmly established to describe politically engaged music, traditionally associated with anti-fascist and left-wing positions. However, particularly in light of developments over the past 60 years, the concept of impegno or engagement can now be approached and considered in a broader sense than simply as realpolitik. There is  ...   

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For the Fascist regime, Venice was above all a showcase in which to stage Italy's cultural primacy within Europe. Alongside major infrastructural works new cultural initiatives emerged, including the strengthening of the newly-nationalized Venice Biennale. The creation of new museums (and the reorganization of existing ones) represented an attempt by the Superintendency to respond to the gradual  ...   
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Applications may be submitted until 15 December 2025 via our application portal, where you will also find all further information.
The Contemporary History Spring School is being held for the first time. It aims to offer young students the opportunity to get to know Rome as an international city  ...   

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Important notice: Our library will be closed from 24 to 26 December (Christmas holidays), on 31 December and 1 January (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day), and on 6 January (Epiphany). Between these holidays, we are happy to be at your disposal with all our services and look forward to your visit! Our opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. You  ...   
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QFIAB 105 (2025)

The latest volume 105 of our journal "Quellen und Forschungen aus italienischen Archiven und Bibliotheken" is now published and fully available in Open Access: https://www.degruyter.com/journal/key/qfiab/html#latestIssue.   

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