Alessandro BONVINI

Alessandro Bonvini is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities (DIPSUM) at the University of Salerno, Italy. He holds an active research and teaching role, with a focus on transnational and global history, particularly the Atlantic dimensions of the Italian Risorgimento.

His research interests include:

• Global and Transnational History
• Risorgimento in Atlantic and Global Context
• Revolutionary Movements and Republicanism
• Political Exile and Diaspora Networks
• Irregular Warfare and Insurgency
• Colonialism and Civilizing Missions
• Italian Migrants and Volunteers in Latin America

Bonvini’s recent scholarly output centers on the transatlantic circulation of revolutionary ideas, examining how Italian patriots engaged with independence movements in Latin America, including Cuba, Argentina, Uruguay, and New Granada. His publications reveal a consistent thematic focus on the paradoxes of republican colonialism and the global projection of Risorgimento ideals. He has authored and edited major works such as Risorgimento atlantico (2022) and Men in arms (2022), and his articles appear in journals like Journal of Global History and Journal of Modern Italian Studies.

His academic awards and honors are not publicly listed. He advises no students in the available records. He has participated in numerous international conferences and workshops, often presenting on topics such as Garibaldi’s South American campaigns, Mazzinian networks, and transatlantic revolutionary culture.

Bonvini has held post-doctoral fellowships at the Scuola Superiore Meridionale (2020–2023), the Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Storici (2019–2020), and the German Historical Institute (2019–2020). He is actively involved in current research projects and academic events, indicating a vibrant and ongoing scholarly career.