Publisher's Synopsis
Garibaldi's Defense of the Roman Republic 1848 to 1849 is a historical account of the Italian nationalist and military leader Giuseppe Garibaldi's efforts to defend the Roman Republic during the tumultuous years of 1848 to 1849. Written by the renowned British historian George Macaulay Trevelyan, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the political and social context of the time, as well as a detailed analysis of Garibaldi's military tactics and strategic decisions.The book begins by setting the stage for the events of 1848, which saw a wave of revolutionary uprisings across Europe. Trevelyan describes the political and economic conditions that led to the outbreak of unrest in Italy, as well as the various factions and ideologies that were vying for power at the time. He then turns his attention to Garibaldi, a charismatic and idealistic figure who would come to play a central role in the struggle for Italian unification.Trevelyan provides a detailed account of Garibaldi's military campaigns during the defense of the Roman Republic, including his famous march on Rome and his battles against the French forces that were sent to support the papal government. He also explores the political and diplomatic maneuvering that took place behind the scenes, as Garibaldi sought to rally support for his cause and navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries that characterized Italian politics at the time.Throughout the book, Trevelyan offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of Garibaldi's leadership style, his strengths and weaknesses as a commander, and the broader implications of his actions for the future of Italy and Europe as a whole. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and his own deep knowledge of Italian history, he paints a vivid and compelling portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential figures of the 19th century.1907. With seven maps and numerous illustrations. Trevelyan was a master of the so-called literary school of historical writing, and his reaction against scientific history has had tremendous influence. He did not, however, ignore the scientific aspects of historical scholarship; rather he asserted that the historian must elucidate his subject through imaginative speculation, based on all possible evidence, and present it by means of highly developed literary craftsmanship. His study of Garibaldi, Italian liberator and hero-figure of nineteenth-century liberal nationalism, is one of his most ambitious works.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.
