The Napoleonic Empire in Southern Italy is a comprehensive study of the political and social changes that occurred in southern Italy during the Napoleonic period. R. M. Johnston's research is based on extensive archival documentation, and his writing is clear and engaging. The book covers a wide range of topics including the economic and social impact of French rule, the role of the Church, and the rise of nationalist sentiment. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Italy or the Napoleonic era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.