The Historiographic Culture at the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy (Turin University). A Quantitative Analysis of the Degree Theses in History Discussed at the Faculty (1921-1961)

Abstract

The article analyses the historiographic culture of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy (Turin University) between 1921 and 1961. The first part of the work focuses on the organization of the degree courses offered by the Faculty, the characterizing traits of the students and the impact of national politics within the institution. The second part conducts a quantitative analysis of the degree theses in History discussed at the Faculty during the chosen period, in order to study the presence of the different disciplines in the life of the Faculty. Finally, the work reflects on the particular interest that the subject History of the Risorgimento has caused in the students.