| Author |
Guerrazzi, Francesco Domenico, 1804-1873 |
| Title |
Lo assedio di Roma
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 8.1 (Professional level). Extremely difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Lo assedio di Roma" by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores themes of nationalism, revolution, and the complex relationship between Italy and Rome, particularly through the protagonist Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key figure in the Italian unification movement. The work likely delves into the societal and political struggles of the time, as well as the romantic ideals surrounding the concept of a united Italy. At the start of the novel, the author vividly sets the scene, reflecting on the historical significance of Rome as both a symbol of love and religious conflict. The text presents a philosophical and passionate discourse on the challenges facing Italy, particularly its quest for liberty and national unity against the backdrop of foreign oppression and the influence of the Church. There are references to Garibaldi's revolutionary efforts and a call-to-arms for the Italian people to reclaim their rightful heritage and identity, underscoring the urgency and intensity of the struggle for freedom during this tumultuous period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Rome (Italy) -- History -- Revolution of 1848-1849
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20062 |
| Release Date |
Dec 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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