Storia d'Italia dal 1789 al 1814, tomo VI by Carlo Botta

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Author Botta, Carlo, 1766-1837
Title Storia d'Italia dal 1789 al 1814, tomo VI
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Summary "Storia d'Italia dal 1789 al 1814, tomo VI" by Carlo Botta is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume details the tumultuous period involving the Napoleonic Wars and their profound impact on Italy, focusing on the political, military, and social upheavals triggered by Napoleon's ambitions. The narrative reflects on the state of Italy amidst a backdrop of shifting allegiances, conquests, and the struggle against foreign dominion. At the start of the book, the author encapsulates the turbulent events leading up to and during the reign of Napoleon over Italian territories, contextualizing Italy's suffering during this era. It describes the conflict between Napoleon’s forces and the Prussian king, detailing the subsequent anxieties and the Italian people's flattery of Napoleon as they navigate their precarious existence. Botta introduces themes of power shift, military ambition, and national identity, emphasizing the struggles faced by various Italian states under the weight of foreign rule, and detailing the establishment and effects of the Carbonari society as a response to tyranny. The complexities of loyalty and the hopelessness of the Italian populace are vividly portrayed, setting a harrowing tone for the historical overview that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Italy -- History -- 1789-1815
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