Il 1859 da Plombières a Villafranca by Alfredo Panzini
"Il 1859 da Plombières a Villafranca" by Alfredo Panzini is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores pivotal moments in Italian history, focusing especially on the events surrounding the unification of Italy and the impact of the 1859 wars. Through detailed narratives, the author sheds light on the complexities of national identity, the political climate, and the key figures driving the unification efforts, thus inviting readers to
reconsider the fateful events of that period. At the start of the book, Panzini sets the historical context by discussing the tumultuous political landscape of Europe during the 18th century, characterized by wars of succession and the interplay of various monarchies vying for power. The author elaborates on the impact of these conflicts on Italy, emphasizing how the territorial disputes led to foreign occupations that stifled the Italian national spirit. As he delves into the specific events leading up to 1859, including the roles played by notable leaders like Cavour and Garibaldi, Panzini entices readers with the promise of uncovering the deep-seated aspirations of the Italian populace and the fervent desire for unity that eventually culminated in significant political change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Panzini, Alfredo, 1863-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Il 1859 da Plombières a Villafranca |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873 |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 1849-1870 |
| Subject | Cavour, Camillo Benso, conte di, 1810-1861 |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- War of 1859 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42294 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 620 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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