The Creation Of Italian Élites: The Role Of Sapienza

Through the documentation preserved in the historical archives of the University, the grant holder will have to verify the role played by Sapienza in the formation of the ruling classes during the 20th century, and the link maintained with the University by the identified personalities. All disciplinary fields will be examined, represented in the Faculties existing at the time, because the elites we want to discuss are representative of the national ruling class in all its facets. Methodologically, the personalities to be considered will be identified building a balanced sample in terms of working areas and therefore the education path undertaken will be studied, first using the students’ records. Through other sources, the career will be reconstructed, trying to identify typical paths in the transition from university studies to the professional world. The result of the research will be made available through the creation of a virtual exhibition and the related catalogue.