Recollections Of The Last Half-Century (1881) - Giuseppe Orsi - Bog

""Recollections of the Last Half-Century"" is a historical memoir written by Giuseppe Orsi in 1881. Orsi was an Italian patriot and politician who played a significant role in the Italian Risorgimento, which was the movement for Italian unification in the 19th century. In this book, Orsi reflects on his life and experiences during the last fifty years of the 19th century, which was a time of great political and social change in Italy. He recounts his involvement in the Risorgimento movement, including his participation in the revolutionary uprisings of 1848 and his role in the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.Orsi also writes about his personal experiences during this period, including his time as a political prisoner and his interactions with other prominent figures of the time, such as Giuseppe Garibaldi and Camillo Benso di Cavour.Through his recollections, Orsi provides a unique perspective on the events and people that shaped Italian history during this pivotal period. The book offers valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of the Risorgimento movement, as well as the challenges faced by Italy in the years following its unification.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.