Modernization and innovation in Neapolitan artillery: the contribution of Carlo Filangieri in the 19th century

Neapolitan artillery underwent significant modernization during the 19th century under Carlo Filangieri's leadership, marking a transition toward industrialized military production. This period saw the establishment and expansion of key military institutions, including the Royal Military Academy and strategic arsenals across the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Filangieri's reforms, implemented under Ferdinand II in 1834, streamlined the Artillery Corps, enhanced self-sufficiency in military supplies, and strengthened the central arsenal's role in ensuring political and military autonomy. The study highlights the integration of advanced technologies and protectionist policies, underscoring their pivotal contribution to Neapolitan defense innovation.

Fiorenza, E., & Ghezzi, R. (2024). Modernization and innovation in Neapolitan artillery: the contribution of Carlo Filangieri in the 19th century. Labor History, 66(4), 561–571. https://doi.org/10.1080/0023656x.2024.2422378