The Makers Of Modern Italy, Mazzini, Cavour, Garibald

The Makers of Modern Italy is a book written by John Arthur Ransome Marriott that was first published in 1889. The book contains three lectures that were delivered by the author at Oxford University. The lectures focus on three prominent figures in Italian history - Giuseppe Mazzini, Camillo di Cavour, and Giuseppe Garibaldi - who played a significant role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century.In the first lecture, Marriott discusses the life and work of Giuseppe Mazzini, who was a political activist and philosopher. Mazzini was a key figure in the Italian unification movement and advocated for a united Italian republic. Marriott examines Mazzini's ideas and his impact on Italian politics and society.The second lecture focuses on Camillo di Cavour, who was a statesman and the first prime minister of Italy. Cavour played a crucial role in the unification of Italy, and Marriott discusses his political strategies and achievements.The final lecture is about Giuseppe Garibaldi, a military commander and national hero of Italy. Garibaldi was instrumental in the unification of Italy, and Marriott examines his military campaigns and his impact on Italian politics and society.Overall, The Makers of Modern Italy provides a detailed and insightful account of the lives and legacies of three important figures in Italian history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Italian history and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.