Al rombo del cannone by Federico De Roberto

"Al rombo del cannone" by Federico De Roberto is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work reflects upon Italy's military and political history during times of war, specifically across different periods, focusing on the conflicts the nation has faced. De Roberto draws on historical documents and soldier memoirs to explore themes of independence and national unity. The opening of "Al rombo del cannone" sets a solemn tone, describing Italy’s involvement in a relentless war against the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I. The narrative begins with Italy's military campaigns, detailing the tumultuous landscapes from the Adige to the Isonzo and referencing significant battles and locations. The author not only connects the current war efforts to historical military campaigns but also analyzes the past influences of figures like Napoleonic forces and the complexities of alliances, illustrating a rich historical context steeped in ideas of independence and national struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author De Roberto, Federico, 1861-1927
Title Al rombo del cannone
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: 30.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918
Category Text
eBook-No. 48206
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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