LE REALI FERRIERE ED OFFICINE DI MONGIANA | 1979 | B. D. MANNO-G. MATACENA

This work explores the history and significance of the Royal Ironworks and Workshops of Mongiana, one of the most important industrial complexes of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Combining industrial archaeology, social history, and architectural studies, it traces the development of metallurgical technologies, the transformation of the Calabrian territory, and the working conditions of miners and artisans. The book emphasizes the link between natural resources, production systems, and state policy, while documenting the built environment through plans and photographs. It remains a crucial reference for understanding the industrial and cultural heritage of southern Italy.