Atti del Parlamento italiano Camera dei deputati, sessione 1909-1913, 1. della 23. legislatura

These volumes represent the official parliamentary records of the Italian Chamber of Deputies during the 23rd legislature, covering the session from 1909 to 1913. This era marked a significant period in Italian history under the premiership of Giovanni Giolitti, characterized by industrial expansion, the expansion of the franchise, and the controversial initiation of the Italo-Turkish War. These documents served as the primary, authoritative account of legislative proceedings, providing a comprehensive archive of debates, voting records, and proposed bills that shaped the nation’s transition toward the modern era.

The physical production of these parliamentary records follows the formal, utilitarian typographic traditions favored by the Italian state printing office at the turn of the century. Designed for clarity and archival endurance, the volumes were intended for institutional libraries and legal scholars. They reflect the bureaucratic rigor of the Giolittian period, prioritizing the preservation of legislative transparency over decorative elements. While not intended for the general public, these documents remain essential primary sources for historians researching the domestic and foreign policy tensions that preceded the outbreak of the First World War.