Excerpt from Recollections of Massimo D'azeglio, Vol. 2 of 2: Translated, With Notes and an Introduction
I paint a picture representing Leonidas at Thermopylae, which my father offers to King Charles Felix - Don Luigi de' Prin cipi Spada, a good fellow, but very hare-brained-he had let himself be involved in the secret societies - Secret societies in Rome in the year 1824 - Nobody ever proposed to me to join in any political conspiracy - Political assassination, and the sects which resort to it - A few noble souls led astray among many bad ones - Montanari, a Romagnole doctor, at Rocca di Papa - The inhabitants of Romagna - I see Montanari and his friend Targhini beheaded on the scaffold - Remarks on their impenitence - Prince Spada again, and Sor Checco Tozzi Supernatural adventure on one of his excursions to Loretto often narrated by Sor Checco - I revisit Marino after twenty one years, and only find Sora Nina still alive - Death of Pius VII. And enthronisation Of Leo XII. - Great joy at the fall Of Cardinal Consalvi - My Opinion of that personage.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a deep and personal look at Italian history, art, and politics during the 19th century, as seen through the eyes of Massimo d'Azeglio, an artist, novelist, and statesman who played a key role in the unification of Italy. D'Azeglio's memoirs, written in exile, provide a unique perspective on the tumultuous events of his time, including revolutions, wars, and the struggle for Italian independence. An aristocrat by birth and a liberal by conviction, d'Azeglio sought to define the true meaning of honor, justice, and nationhood in the face of oppression. His insights into the nature of power and the need for individual liberty continue to resonate today, making this book a valuable read for anyone interested in history and human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331295754_0
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