Colonialism through emigration: Italian politics in Latin America between nationalism and commercial expansion from Crispi to the rise of Fascism

This research is focused on Italian politics in Latin America between nationalism and commercial expansion from Crispi to the rise of fascism. In particular, I will try to describe the connection between emigration and Italian colonial ambition through the analysis of the most influential books that suggested the possibility of creating a Nuova Italia on the other side of the ocean, with some actions that the Kingdom of Italy took in Latin America, which were clearly influenced by these theories. Since the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy emigration had been considered in many ways. Many economists found emigration as an easy solution to the overpopulation of the country; others saw it as a problem that could eventually lead to the dispersion of human resources in the extended area of Italy.