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Memoirs Of Youth: Things Seen And Known 1847-1860

Memoirs Of Youth: Things Seen And Known 1847-1860

Venosta, Giovanni Visconti
Prall, William
Thayer, William Roscoe

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Biographies GeneralGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesItalian History

ISBN10: 142865772X
ISBN13: 9781428657724
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 492
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoirs of Youth: Things Seen and Known 1847-1860 is an autobiographical account by Italian aristocrat Giovanni Visconti Venosta. The book covers the period from his birth in 1847 to his early adulthood in 1860. Venosta was born into a wealthy and influential family and his memoirs provide a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Italian aristocracy during the mid-nineteenth century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in Venosta's life. In the early chapters, he describes his childhood and education, including his experiences at boarding school and university. Venosta also provides insights into the political and social climate of Italy during this time, including the unification of Italy and the rise of nationalism.As Venosta grows older, the focus of the book shifts to his travels and experiences abroad. He spent time in England, France, and Germany, and his descriptions of these countries provide a vivid picture of life in Europe during the mid-nineteenth century. Venosta also writes about his encounters with famous figures of the time, including Napoleon III and Garibaldi.Throughout the book, Venosta's writing is engaging and highly descriptive, providing readers with a sense of what life was like for a young Italian aristocrat during this fascinating period in history. Memoirs of Youth: Things Seen and Known 1847-1860 is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history, European culture, or the memoir genre.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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