Builders of United Italy

Builders of United Italy

by Rupert S. Holland

This book explores the unification of Italy, known as the Risorgimento, by focusing on the lives and actions of key figures who shaped this pivotal period in Italian history. Holland delves into the lives of prominent individuals like Alfieri, Manzoni, Gioberti, Manin, Mazzini, Cavour, Garibaldi, and Victor Emmanuel, highlighting their contributions to the movement for Italian independence. The book provides insights into the complex political, social, and cultural forces that contributed to the unification process, offering a nuanced understanding of this significant historical event.

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Rupert S. Holland

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Rupert Sargent Holland was an American author. His works include: Historic Boyhoods (1909), The Boy Scouts of Birchbark Island (1911), The Boy Scouts of Snowshoe Lodge (1915) and King Arthur and The K...

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