Garibaldi

Informationen zum Autor Ron Field, illustrated by Peter Dennis Klappentext This book looks closely at 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.An examination of the life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Zusammenfassung "Garibaldi". Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Early years Military life Hour of destiny Opposing commanders Inside the mind When war is done A life in words Further reading Index

Product details

• Authors: Ron Field, Field Ron
• Assisted by: Peter Dennis (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2011
• EAN: 9781849083218
• ISBN: 978-1-84908-321-8
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 248 mm x 7 mm
• Series: Command; Command
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; European History, HISTORY / Europe / Italy, HISTORY / Reference, Italy, Warfare & defence, Warfare and defence, Biography: historical, political and military, Specific wars and campaigns, Battles and campaigns