Mentana e il dito di Dio : Episodi narrati dal superstite Ettore Pozzi - Seconda edizione, con importanti aggiunte fatte dall'Autore

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pozzi, Ernesto, 1843-1904

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mentana e il dito di Dio" by Ernesto Pozzi is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on the key events surrounding the Battle of Mentana, emphasizing the heroism and struggles of the Italian volunteers during the unification movement against papal and French forces. The author, who himself was involved in these events, brings to life the passionate efforts of figures like Garibaldi and the sacrifices made by individuals fighting for national freedom and unity. The opening of the book sets the context for the narrations that will follow, describing the turbulent political atmosphere of Italy in the late 1860s, particularly focusing on the rising tensions between the Italian unification movement and the entrenched power of the Papacy supported by France. It introduces Ernesto Pozzi, the main character and narrator, detailing his background and involvement in the Garibaldian campaigns. The text captures a vivid picture of the prelude to the battle, detailing the preparations of the volunteers and their anticipation of conflict, reflecting their fervor and commitment to their cause. This introductory section not only portrays the historical events but also highlights the emotional stakes for the individuals involved, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of courage and patriotism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 30.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-04-27