Recollections Of The Last Half-Century (1881)

Recollections Of The Last Half-Century is a book written by Giuseppe Orsi and published in 1881. The book is a personal account of Orsi's experiences and observations during the latter half of the 19th century. Orsi was an Italian diplomat and politician, and his recollections cover a wide range of topics, including politics, society, culture, and international relations.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period or theme. Orsi begins with his childhood memories and then moves on to his experiences as a young man in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. He then discusses his diplomatic career, including his time as ambassador to France and his involvement in the negotiations leading up to the Treaty of Berlin in 1878.Throughout the book, Orsi provides insights into the major political events of the time, including the Franco-Prussian War, the Paris Commune, and the rise of nationalism in Europe. He also reflects on the changing social and cultural landscape of the period, including the emergence of new technologies and the impact of industrialization.Overall, Recollections Of The Last Half-Century is a fascinating and insightful account of a pivotal period in European history, written by a prominent figure who was intimately involved in many of the events he describes.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.