Modern Italy is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cambridge University Press. It is the leading journal in the field of Italian studies, covering all aspects of Italian history, politics, society, and culture from the late eighteenth century to the present day. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and book reviews. It is published quarterly and is available both in print and online. Modern Italy is indexed in the Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Current Contents/Arts & Humanities, and the Social Sciences Citation Index.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cultural StudiesQ1
HistoryQ1
AnthropologyQ2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Area StudiesHistory
Scopus Categories
AnthropologySociology and Political ScienceHistoryCultural Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Italian Fascism and Post-war SocietyDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHistorical and Environmental StudiesEuropean history and politicsEarthquake and Disaster Impact StudiesLegal Cases and CommentaryLegal case studies and regulationsHistorical Geopolitical and Social DynamicsDiverse academic and cultural studiesItaly: Economic History and Contemporary Issues