A detailed history of Rome under foreign intervention, from the 1815-1850 era to the fall of the Republic.
This volume, the fourth in a wide historical series, surveys the political, military, and diplomatic forces shaping the Roman State in the mid‑19th century. It traces the rise of the Roman Republic, the role of French powers in Rome, and the reactions of local authorities, leaders, and foreign diplomats. Rich with documents and narrative, it presents the tensions, strategies, and outcomes that defined this pivotal period.
- Insights into the operations of the French army in Rome and its negotiations with local authorities.
- Profiles of key figures like Garibaldi, Mazzini, and the Triumvirs, and their influence on events.
- Accounts of the siege, political debates, and the shifting alliances that shaped the city’s fate.
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century European history seeking a grounded account of Rome’s struggle between insurgent republicanism and foreign influence.