People the world over aspire to self-rule, especially when living under domination, conquest, and empire. Inspired by the work of Nobel laureate Elinor Ostrom, Filippo Sabetti explores how people over time attempt to make the longing for self-government a reality. Struggles for Self-Rule explores key moments in Italian history through a comparative perspective - from the city republics to the challenge of self-rule in France, Spain, and Catalonia...