Project Gutenberg 2012-01-03 Public domain in the USA. 351 Garibaldi, Giuseppe 1807 1882 Rule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century Rule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the 19th Century Produced by David Widger "Rule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century" by Giuseppe Garibaldi is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the decline of Papal power in Rome and the oppressive societal conditions under which its citizens live. It depicts the struggles of characters such as Clelia, the beautiful daughter of a sculptor, and other patriots as they navigate a city rife with corruption, power struggles, and personal tragedies, all under the shadow of a corrupt clergy. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Rome, framed as a city teeming with history yet suffering under its current regime, where the young Clelia, known as "The Pearl of Trastevere," lives with her father, a talented sculptor. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of a dark plot by Cardinal Procopio, who seeks to ensnare Clelia for his own desires, spurring concern and conspiracy among those who care for her. Characters like Attilio, Silvio, and Muzio emerge, each with their own ambitions tied to patriotism and love, setting the stage for conflicts against the backdrop of a politically charged and morally corrupt environment. The story promises a tale of rebellion, personal sacrifice, and the quest for liberation from Papal tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Italian fiction -- Translations into English Rome (Italy) -- History -- 1798-1870 -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 634295 2025-08-15T13:48:08.728929 text/html 629661 2013-01-29T09:12:50 text/html 313666 2025-08-15T13:48:18.326839 application/epub+zip 324465 2025-08-15T13:48:12.199852 application/epub+zip 304610 2025-08-15T13:48:10.813910 application/epub+zip 632474 2025-08-15T13:48:23.565883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 569778 2025-08-15T13:48:17.424892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530311 2022-09-17T14:25:25.727385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 547919 2025-08-15T13:48:07.847878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 547705 2012-01-03T13:19:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 547706 2012-01-03T13:19:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20635 2025-08-15T13:48:23.715829 application/rdf+xml 18964 2025-08-15T13:48:11.325850 image/jpeg 4190 2025-08-15T13:48:11.068899 image/jpeg 214002 2012-01-03T13:19:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 223471 2013-01-29T09:12:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 213872 2012-01-03T13:19:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 302806 2025-08-15T13:48:08.776895 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog it.wikipedia en.wikipedia