Ricordi intorno alle Cinque Giornate di Milano (18-22 marzo 1848) by Luigi Torelli

"Ricordi intorno alle Cinque Giornate di Milano" by Luigi Torelli is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the significant events and sentiments surrounding the Five Days of Milan (Cinque Giornate) during March 1848, an important uprising against Austrian rule in Italy. The author's firsthand experiences and observations provide a detailed insight into the political climate of the time and the revolutionary fervor among the citizens of Milan. At the start of the work, Torelli introduces the historical context that paved the way for the uprising, emphasizing the widespread desire for independence and reform in Italy. He describes the oppressive atmosphere under Austrian control and the increasing tension within Milan as citizens become aware of revolutionary movements occurring in other parts of Europe. Notably, the announcement of supposed concessions by the Austrian government acts as a catalyst for public agitation, leading to mass demonstrations and the eventual outbreak of conflict as the people rally for their rights. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the insurrection and its implications for Italian unity and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Torelli, Luigi, 1810-1887
Title Ricordi intorno alle Cinque Giornate di Milano (18-22 marzo 1848)
Seconda edizione con aggiunte
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara
Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 31.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Milan (Italy) -- History -- Revolution of 1848
Category Text
eBook-No. 49394
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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