La lotta politica in Italia, Volume 2 (of 3) by Alfredo Oriani

"La lotta politica in Italia, Volume 2" by Alfredo Oriani is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the political struggles in Italy leading up to the unification, covering significant events from the year 476 to 1887. The book particularly emphasizes the role of various uprisings, including the revolutionary movements of 1821 and 1831, examining the influences of liberalism across Europe and the implications for Italy's quest for independence from foreign rule and internal oppression. The opening of this volume introduces the context of European upheaval, particularly highlighting the ripple effects of the liberal revolutions in countries like France and Greece on the Italian states. It outlines the emergence of the Carbonari, a secret society seeking Italian unification, and depicts early attempts at revolution, such as in Naples, where military leaders like Guglielmo Pepe played crucial roles. The narrative captures the interplay between national aspirations and regional identities, showcasing the challenges faced by revolutionaries as their ambitions clashed with existing political powers and their failures to garner widespread popular support. The tone evokes a sense of urgency and tragedy as Italy grapples with its fragmented identity amidst rising tides of nationalism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Oriani, Alfredo, 1852-1909
Contributor Fumagalli, Giuseppe, 1863-1939
Contributor Malavasi, Achille
Title La lotta politica in Italia, Volume 2 (of 3)
Origini della lotta attuale (476-1887); Quinta edizione
Credits E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 11.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Italy -- Politics and government
Category Text
eBook-No. 43023
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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