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The Motion Of Inquiry On The State Of The Two Sicilies, Made In The Italian Parliament By The Duke Of Maddaloni - Softcover

Francesco Proto Pallavicino

 
9780371228135: The Motion Of Inquiry On The State Of The Two Sicilies, Made In The Italian Parliament By The Duke Of Maddaloni

Synopsis

The Motion Of Inquiry On The State Of The Two Sicilies, Made In The Italian Parliament By The Duke Of Maddaloni by Francesco Proto Pallavicino. This work records the Duke's public motion for a Parliamentary inquiry into the government and condition of Southern Italy after unification with Piedmont. It presents a grave, documentary testimony that government actions in Naples and the southern provinces have been marked by corruption, misrule, and violent suppression. The author denounces the destruction of institutions, the expropriation of wealth, the persecution of clergy, mass arrests, and the brutal conduct of Piedmontese troops. It recounts episodes of insurrection and massacre in towns such as Pontelandolfo and Casalduni, and argues that unity must be achieved with justice and respect for local autonomy rather than by coercive domination. The tract calls for legal reforms, accountability, and a measured approach to Italy's unification, warning that reckless methods threaten civil peace and the national future.

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