Publisher's Synopsis
Garibaldi: Knight of Liberty is a biography of the Italian revolutionary leader, Giuseppe Garibaldi, written by Jean Burton. The book covers Garibaldi's life from his early years as a sailor to his involvement in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. The author describes Garibaldi's military campaigns, including his famous expedition to Sicily and his role in the Battle of Aspromonte. The book also explores Garibaldi's personal life, including his relationships with women and his political beliefs. Burton portrays Garibaldi as a hero and a champion of freedom, highlighting his commitment to democracy and social justice. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive account of Garibaldi's life, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in Italian history or the history of European revolutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
