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This book provides a detailed historical account of the Second Italian War of Independence, fought between the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Austrian Empire in 1859. It begins by discussing the political and diplomatic background to the war, focusing on the efforts of Count Cavour, the Prime Minister of Sardinia, to secure French support for a war of liberation against Austrian rule in Italy. The author then provides a detailed narrative of the military campaign, from the initial Austrian invasion of Piedmont to the decisive French and Sardinian victory at the Battle of Magenta. The book also examines the political and diplomatic consequences of the war, including the unification of Italy under King Victor Emmanuel II and the decline of Austrian influence in the peninsula. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal moment in Italian history, providing valuable insights into the complex political, military, and diplomatic dynamics that shaped the course of the war.
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