Garibaldi

Resumen del libro

Giuseppe Garibaldi was praised for his military genius, his courage, and his charisma. Known as the "Hero of Two Worlds," Garibaldi's military prowess extended to the Americas, where he played a major role in the Brazilian struggle for independence. During his fight for Italian unification Garibaldi personally led an army of local untrained rebels to victory in Palermo, Naples, and Sicily. His forces suffered from lack of equipment, food, and money, and yet Garabaldi commanded their fierce loyalty. Christopher Hibbert reveals how this iconic figure earned the adulation of not only his fellow Italians, but people across the globe.

Contents
Table of Contents
Part I: 1807-1859
Apostles of a new religion'
An eagle hovering in the upper heights'
A man of destiny'
The Siege of Rome
The French Attack
The Fall of Rome
The Retreat of San Marino
The Flight to Portiglione
A place to settle'
Viva La Francia!'
War in the Alps
Love and Duty'
Part II: 1860
The Negation of God'
The sailing of The Thousand
The Battle of Calatafimi
The Capture of Palermo
The Dictator of the Two Sicilies
The Battle of Milazzo
Calabria
Naples
The Volturno
Part III: 1861-1882
Roma o morte!'
London, 1864
The Scourge of Italy'
Caprera
References
Sources
Index