| Author |
Crispi, Francesco, 1818-1901 |
| Title |
Garibaldi
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Garibaldi" by Francesco Crispi is a biography written during the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and legacy of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key figure in the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento. Crispi, who was an influential politician and contemporary of Garibaldi, weaves historical accounts with personal reflections to explore Garibaldi's enduring impact on Italy and the ideals he represented. In this biography, Crispi outlines Garibaldi's early life, his military exploits, and his political ideologies while emphasizing his dedication to Italian nationalism and democracy. The narrative details pivotal moments, such as Garibaldi's famous campaigns in Sicily, and emphasizes his ability to inspire and mobilize people across social classes. Throughout the text, Crispi reflects on Garibaldi's dual identity as both a military leader and a champion of the common people, exploring his complex relationship with the monarchy and his lasting ideals of liberty and unity for the Italian people. The book serves as both a homage to Garibaldi's contributions and a commentary on the broader societal and political challenges of the time. (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 |
Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35914 |
| Release Date |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 19, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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