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Garibaldi

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Garibaldi by Ron Field explores the life and legacy of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian national hero renowned for his role in the unification of Italy. The book delves into his military strategies, charismatic leadership, and enduring influence on Italian and European history, presenting a detailed account of his campaigns and ideologies. This historical narrative provides insights into Garibaldi's contributions to 19th-century military and political developments.
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An examination of the life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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An examination of the life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Born on 4 July 1807 in the city of Nice, the turning point in his life occurred in April 1833 when he met Giovanni Battista Cuneo, a member of the secret movement known as 'Young Italy'. Joining this society, Garibaldi took an oath dedicating his life to the struggle for the liberation of his homeland from Austrian dominance.

The subsequent years would see him fighting in Brazil, in the Uruguayan Civil War, and on the Italian peninsula. Between 1848 and 1870, Garibaldi and his men were involved in a prolonged struggle that eventually led to the final unification of Italy in 1870.

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Field successfully captures the essence of Garibaldi and his era in this concise 64-page volume. The inclusion of exceptional artwork by Peter Dennis and well-crafted maps enriches the narrative, detailing the influential military campaigns that altered historical trajectories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849083218

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Peter Dennis

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Jon Diamond is a practising physician who has had a life-long interest in military history. A graduate of Cornell University, Jon has been on the faculties of Harvard Medical School and Pennsylvania State University. He has served as a civilian attendee to the United States Army War College National Security Seminar in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and has written a significant number of articles and papers including over 15 for Military Heritage Presents WW II History. He resides in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Peter Dennis
was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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