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The Life and Times of Cavour Part Two

The Life and Times of Cavour Part Two

Thayer, William Roscoe

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Historical FiguresGeneral Political ScienceItalian History

ISBN10: 1417902051
ISBN13: 9781417902057
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 584
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Times of Cavour V2 is a historical biography written by William Roscoe Thayer. The book is a detailed account of the life and achievements of Camillo di Cavour, an Italian statesman who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century. The second volume of the book covers Cavour's political career from 1852 until his death in 1861. It explores his role as the Prime Minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, his diplomatic efforts to secure alliances with other European powers, and his contributions to the Italian unification movement. Thayer's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of historical detail and analysis. The book is well-researched and draws on a variety of primary sources, including Cavour's own writings and correspondence. Overall, The Life and Times of Cavour V2 is an essential read for anyone interested in Italian history, politics, or diplomacy in the 19th century. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Italy's most important statesmen and sheds light on the complex political and social forces that shaped the country during this period.1914. Part 2 of 2. The biography of one of Italy�������s greatest statesmen of the 19th century. Count Camillo Benso di Cavour was the driving force behind the unification of Italy under Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia. Cavour founded the newspaper Il Risorgimento to further the cause of unification. As Premier of Piedmont he obtained international support by forming an alliance with France and participating in the Crimean and Franco-Austrian wars. In 1861 he saw Victor Emmanuel crowned King of a united Italy and became Italy's first Premier. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417914033.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.

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