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Holland, Rupert Sargent
1878
1952
Holland, Rupert S. (Rupert Sargent)
Holland, R. S. (Rupert Sargent)
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Builders of United Italy
Alfieri, the poet -- Manzoni, the man of letters -- Gioberti, the philosopher -- Manin, the "father of Venice" -- Mazzini, the prophet -- Cavour, the statesman -- Garibaldi, the crusader -- Victor Emmanuel, the king.
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"Builders of United Italy" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significant figures and movements that contributed to the unification of Italy, highlighting various leaders, poets, philosophers, and statesmen who played crucial roles during a time of political upheaval and national aspiration. Through its examination of these key personalities and their influence, the work aims to provide insight into the development of Italian identity and unity. The opening of the work introduces readers to the complex history of Italy, detailing the challenges faced by the scattered Italian states in their quest for unity. It emphasizes the contributions of pivotal figures like Vittorio Alfieri, whose poetic voice awakened a forgotten sense of national pride among Italians, and sets the stage for further exploration of others such as Manzoni, Mazzini, and Garibaldi. Through the narrative, Holland illustrates the interplay of art, philosophy, and politics in shaping a collective consciousness that ultimately influenced the journey toward a united Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882
Italy -- History -- 1849-1870
Cavour, Camillo Benso, conte di, 1810-1861
Manzoni, Alessandro, 1785-1873
Manin, Daniele, 1804-1857
Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872
Alfieri, Vittorio, 1749-1803
Victor Emmanuel II, King of Italy, 1820-1878
Gioberti, Vincenzo, 1801-1852
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Italy
Browsing: History - European
Browsing: History - General
Category: History - Other
Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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