La Principessa Belgiojoso by Raffaello Barbiera
"La Principessa Belgiojoso" by Raffaello Barbiera is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the life of Cristina Belgiojoso, a remarkable figure of the Italian romantic movement and a prominent supporter of Italian unification, detailing her early years and the historical context surrounding her life. The narrative unravels her connections to noble families, her marriage to Emilio Belgiojoso, and her spirited involvement in revolutionary activities against Austriandomination in Italy." The opening of the book sets the stage for the life of Cristina Belgiojoso, beginning with her birth into the noble Trivulzio family in Milan in 1808. It paints a vivid portrait of the political and social landscape of early 19th-century Italy, featuring characters like her parents and the illustrious Visconti d'Aragona family. The narrative intricately weaves the themes of revolution and personal struggle, demonstrating how her upbringing within an aristocratic milieu became intertwined with the burgeoning sentiment for Italian nationalism and reform. As Cristina matures, her experiences—both familial and societal—highlight her evolving identity and destiny as a champion of democratic ideals in an era fraught with turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barbiera, Raffaello, 1851-1934 |
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| Title | La Principessa Belgiojoso Da memorie mondane inedite o rare e da archivii segreti di Stato |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Belgioioso, Cristina, 1808-1871 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59655 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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