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Set in the tumultuous summer of 1849, the narrative follows Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key figure in Italy's revolutionary history, as he reluctantly retreats from Rome after a grueling four-month siege. Faced with the overwhelming might of a French army, Garibaldi's decision to surrender highlights the dire circumstances and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. The story captures the tension of a pivotal moment in Italy's struggle for unification and the challenges faced by its defenders.
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The Hero's Way: Walking with Garibaldi from Rome to Ravenna, Tim Parks
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- Released
- 2022
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tim Parks
- Publisher
- Blue Guides Limited of London
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9781324021964
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Biographies, Travel, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Southern Europe, Italy
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
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- Set in the tumultuous summer of 1849, the narrative follows Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key figure in Italy's revolutionary history, as he reluctantly retreats from Rome after a grueling four-month siege. Faced with the overwhelming might of a French army, Garibaldi's decision to surrender highlights the dire circumstances and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. The story captures the tension of a pivotal moment in Italy's struggle for unification and the challenges faced by its defenders.