Ricordi di un garibaldino dal 1847-48 al 1900. vol. I

Elia, Augusto, 1829-1919Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.9

Word count: 342K words
Chapters: 35

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Ricordi di un garibaldino dal 1847-48 al 1900. vol. I by Augusto EliaAuthor: Elia, Augusto, 1829-1919,Language: Italian, Class: DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta, Release Date: Feb 26, 2011

Editor's review

Ricordi di un garibaldino dal 1847-48 al 1900. vol. I is the first volume of a memoir written in Italian by Augusto Elia, recording the personal experiences of a follower of Garibaldi from around 1847–48 through to 1900. Published by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain e-book, it belongs to Italian historical literature. Its value lies not in systematic historical argument but in a first-hand slice of an era: through personal memory the reader can approach the social atmosphere and human feelings surrounding the nineteenth-century Italian unification movement. Reading it requires Italian, and the memoir form means the narrative follows personal experience rather than strict chronology or macro-analysis. It suits readers interested in the Risorgimento and nineteenth-century European history as supplementary material, to be read alongside general histories; it may also serve those studying the memoir genre and the circulation of public-domain historical texts. Readers who want only an outline of events are advised to turn first to general histories.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with Italian reading ability interested in the history of Italian unification
History enthusiasts seeking first-hand memoirs to supplement general histories
Readers studying the nineteenth-century European memoir genre and its value as historical source material
Readers interested in public-domain historical texts and e-book circulation

Not a good fit for

Readers without Italian who need a Chinese translation
Readers seeking systematic historical analysis rather than personal recollection
General leisure readers who prefer tight plotting and literary narrative

Reading tips

First learn the basic timeline of the Risorgimento, then move into the memoir's details.
Mark people and events as you read and cross-check with general histories to avoid losing the thread.
Treat the book as a supplement of source material and personal perspective, not as the sole historical basis.
Read chapter by chapter and take brief notes so you can revisit relationships and dates.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What language is this book in, and what reading background does it require?

This is the original Italian edition, published by Project Gutenberg. Readers need some ability to read Italian; those familiar only with Chinese or English will find it difficult, and are advised to learn the background from a translation or a related general history before attempting the original.

What is this memoir mainly about?

Judging from the title and author information, it is the first volume of Augusto Elia's memoir as a follower of Garibaldi, spanning roughly 1847–48 to 1900, and belongs to Italian historical literature. It follows personal experience and is best used as a first-hand supplement to histories of Italian unification.

What historical background should I know before reading?

It helps to grasp the basic outline of the Risorgimento, including the era of Garibaldi and his volunteers. The memoir unfolds through personal experience, so without familiarity with the people and events involved, readers can easily lose their way among shifting relationships and places; reading alongside a general history works better.

Is this book suitable as a primary basis for historical research?

Memoirs offer a first-hand perspective and period atmosphere, but they carry the limitations of personal memory and standpoint and should not be the sole basis. It is safer to use them alongside systematic histories and other sources, as supplementary material rather than complete historical analysis.

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About the author

Elia, Augusto, 1829-1919 Author · Italian · 1829–1919

Augusto Elia (1829–1919) was an Italian patriot and writer. He lived through the important years of the Italian Risorgimento and left a personal record as a Garibaldian volunteer. His representative work, Ricordi di un garibaldino dal 1847-48 al 1900, vol. I (Memories of a Garibaldian from 1847–48 to 1900), is a memoir recounting his own observations and experiences and belongs to first-hand historical writing. Such works typically present details of nineteenth-century Italian political and military life from a participant's perspective, in plain and direct language that emphasizes factual narration, and they are of some value for understanding the Garibaldian movement and Italian society of the time. Public information is limited, and further verification is needed regarding the details of his life and his complete body of work; the library currently holds only one of his works.