| Author |
Vismara, Antonio, 1839-1903 |
| Title |
Storia delle cinque gloriose giornate di Milano nel 1848
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 37.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso,
|
| Summary |
"Storia delle cinque gloriose giornate di Milano nel 1848" by Antonio Vismara is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the heroic deeds of the Milanese people as they fight for their freedom and rights during a significant uprising against Austrian oppression. It aims to present an unvarnished and truthful narrative of events surrounding this crucial moment in Italian history. The opening of the book sets the stage for the impending revolt by detailing the historical context leading up to the five glorious days of Milan in March 1848. It describes the oppressive atmosphere under Austrian rule, the rise of revolutionary sentiments fueled by past injustices, and the actions of key figures and groups, such as the Carbonari and the impact of Pope Pius IX’s liberal reforms. Vismara emphasizes the determination of the Milanese, setting a tone of anticipation and urgency as the people prepare to claim their rights and autonomy through a coordinated uprising against their oppressors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
|
| Subject |
Italy -- History -- Revolution of 1848
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46941 |
| Release Date |
Sep 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
