Publisher's Synopsis
The Awakening of Italy and the Crisis of Rome is a historical book written by James Aitken Wylie in 1866. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social events that took place in Italy during the 19th century. It covers the period from the French Revolution to the unification of Italy in 1861.The book focuses on the awakening of the Italian people and their struggle for independence from foreign powers. It describes the rise of nationalism and the emergence of leaders like Giuseppe Garibaldi and Camillo di Cavour, who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy.The book also explores the crisis of Rome, which was the last obstacle to the unification of Italy. It describes the struggle between the Papacy and the Italian government, which eventually led to the capture of Rome by Italian troops in 1870.Overall, The Awakening of Italy and the Crisis of Rome is an insightful and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the political and social events that shaped modern Italy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history and the struggle for independence.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.
