Abstract

This paper attempts to investigate the migrations of people to Italy from a historical point of view, aiming to approach their origins and features through a comparison of different periods, methodologies and available sources. The main objective is to trace the historical trends of migration to Italy from the early 1960s to the late 1970s, because during this time new, original and significant flows of foreign immigrants could be seen in Italy. In this specific case, the socioeconomic impact and political debate will be highlighted to frame the spreading phenomenon of immigration within the broader picture of the history of the Italian Republic and its political, economic and social framework.