Garibaldi, and Italian Unity (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780260582386: Garibaldi, and Italian Unity (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260582387 ISBN 13: 9780260582386

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Garibaldi and Italian Unity: a focused, firsthand look at a pivotal chapter in 19th‑century Italy

This history traces Garibaldi’s role in the events that shaped modern Italy, drawing on firsthand information gathered in Italy to illuminate his campaigns and influence from spring 1859 to 1861. The work frames how his volunteers and decisions affected the course of Italian unification, including the challenges and strategic moves of the era.

This edition emphasizes the services Garibaldi rendered to Italy and the way his actions connected with broader political shifts. It presents contemporary perspectives and sources, offering readers a grounded account of the man and the movement without embellishment.

Learn how Garibaldi formed and led volunteer forces during a critical period of Italian history.
Explore the political context surrounding the unification efforts and the reactions of rival powers.
See how the author uses original materials and contemporary voices to tell the story.
Understand the sequence of key events that helped shape the future capital and national identity.

Ideal for readers of historical biographies and those interested in the unification of Italy and the life of a central figure in that story.

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