"Here We Make Italy or We Die": The Medals of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Risogimento and Modern Italy

This book provides an overview of the historical events during which Giuseppe Garibaldi rose from obscurity to leadership of the Italian inification movement or ‘Risorgimento.’ It accomplishes this goal by utilising the Anthony P Campanella Collection of medals, books, memorabilia and other resources relating to Giuseppe Garibaldi at the University of South Carolina. It affords an important resource for those who wish to research medals relating to Giuseppe Garibaldi’s life and legacy.

Jerome J. Platt is a retired medical school professor of psychiatry, research director and research dean who has been an active collector and researcher of British medals for over 40 years. Originally trained as a psychologist, Dr Platt is the author or editor of over a dozen books on drug addiction, research and psychological issues, and co-author of the Spink titles British Historical Medals of the 17th Century: Medallists, Books, Authors, Collectors, Booksellers & Antiquaries and The English Civil Wars: Medals, Historical Commentary & Personalities.