Garibaldi and the making of Italy / by George Macaulay Trevelyan ; with four maps and numerous illustrations
1911, Second Edition. London : Longmans, Green and Co. Very good copy in the original illustrated, paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #440412
Physical description; xix, [1], 390 pages, 48 unnumbered leaves of plates : frontis., illustrations, portraits, 4 folded maps ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-374) and index. Contents; The consequences of the capture of Palermo in Naples, Paris, Turin, and London -- Enthusiasm in North Italy -- the expeditions in and of Garibaldi -- Mazzini, Bertani, and Cavour -- Garibaldi at Palermo -- the reconstruction of his army -- the advance through the island -- The Battle of Milazzo -- Surrender of Milazzo castle -- the check at the Straits -- diplomats and politicians -- The crossing of the Straits -- The march through Calabria -- The entry into Naples -- Garibaldi's mistakes in Naples -- the check before Capua -- Cavour invades the papal states with the army of Piedmont -- The Battle of Castelfidardo and the fall of Ancona -- The eve of the Volturno -- The Battle of the Volturno, October 1-2 -- The meeting of Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel -- The return to Caprera -- Epilogue -- Garibaldi's hymn. Subjects; Garibaldi, Giuseppe 1807-1882. Garibaldi, Giuseppe. Darwin, Francis Sir 1848-1925. 1860-1861. Expedition of the Thousand, Italy, 1860. Italy History 19th century History. 19th Century. Politics. Government. Statesmen. Italy. Italy History War of 1860-1861.
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