The Rule of the Monk, Vol. 2 of 2: Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

General Garibaldi

9780267480531: The Rule of the Monk, Vol. 2 of 2: Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267480539 ISBN 13: 9780267480531

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 37.89

A gripping journey through 19th‑century Rome, where ideals clash with power and a quiet living statue of a man seeks liberty for all.

In The Rule of the Monk, Vol. 2, Garibaldi and a cast of steadfast characters navigate political upheaval, war, and the moral costs of nation‑building. The story blends personal loyalties with public duty as battles, betrayals, and quiet acts of courage unfold against the backdrop of Rome’s turbulent years.

From the shores of a sunlit island to the crowded streets of the capital, this edition traces how ideals of freedom, justice, and unity collide with old power structures. It invites readers to weigh leadership, sacrifice, and the human cost of revolution, while painting a vivid portrait of a city and a people striving toward a new future.

Follow strategic maneuvers, tense negotiations, and bold moves on land and sea.
Meet historical figures and fictional voices that illuminate the era’s hopes and fears.
Explore themes of liberty, democracy, and the ethics of leadership.
Experience dramatic moments, moral reflections, and the pulse of a nation in transition.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong character arcs and a vivid sense of place, and for those curious about Rome’s mid‑19th century struggle for self‑rule.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.