The Second War of Italian Unification 1859–61
The Second War of Italian Unification 1859–61

Author: Frederick C. Schneid

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-06-20

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1849088535

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The culmination of decades of nationalist aspiration and cynical Realpolitik, the Second War of Italian Unification saw Italy transformed from a patchwork of minor states dominated by the Habsburg Austrians into a unified kingdom under the Piedmontese House of Savoy. Unlike many existing accounts, which approach the events of 1859–61 from a predominantly French perspective, this study draws upon a huge breadth of sources to examine the conflict as a critical event in Italian history. A concise explanation of the origins of the war is followed by a wide-ranging survey of the forces deployed and the nature and course of the fighting – on land and at sea – and the consequences for those involved are investigated. This is a groundbreaking study of a conflict that was of critical significance not only for Italian history but also for the development of 19th-century warfare.

A Carefully Planned Accident
A Carefully Planned Accident

Author: Arnold Blumberg

Publisher: Associated University Presse

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780945636076

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In July 1858, Count Cavour, prime minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont, met Napoleon III to plot the provocation of war with Austria, the result of which would be the complete expulsion of Habsburg power from Italy and the creation of an Italian confederation. This work describes the means whereby diplomacy was utilized to precipitate the war and traces its continuing role during and after the hostilities.

The Second War of Italian Unification 1859–61
The Second War of Italian Unification 1859–61

Author: Frederick C. Schneid

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-06-06

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1472810376

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The culmination of decades of nationalist aspiration and cynical Realpolitik, the Second War of Italian Unification saw Italy transformed from a patchwork of minor states dominated by the Habsburg Austrians into a unified kingdom under the Piedmontese House of Savoy. Unlike many existing accounts, which approach the events of 1859–61 from a predominantly French perspective, this study draws upon a huge breadth of sources to examine the conflict as a critical event in Italian history. A concise explanation of the origins of the war is followed by a wide-ranging survey of the forces deployed and the nature and course of the fighting – on land and at sea – and the consequences for those involved are investigated. This is a groundbreaking study of a conflict that was of critical significance not only for Italian history but also for the development of 19th-century warfare.

The War in Italy
The War in Italy

Author: John E. Tuel

Publisher:

Published: 2012-12

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780857068859

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A clash of empires in Italy Variously called, 'The Second Italian War of Independence, ' 'The Franco-Austrian War.' 'The Austro-Sardinian War' and 'The Austro-Piedmontese War' this notable European conflict of the middle years of the nineteenth century played a pivotal role in the shaping of modern Europe. The declining Austro-Hungarian empire of the Hapsburgs struggled to maintain its hold on the Italian states as they fought to create a unified nation. An alliance of Sardinia and France fought the Austrian Empire in northern Italy where, for the final time, both protagonists were commanded in the field by their respective emperors. The conflict was short, lasting only from May to July in 1859, but it included the notable battles of Magenta and Solferino which were both allied victories. The outcome of the war was a negotiated peace prompted by France's desire not to draw Prussia into the war. This book is drawn from reports made by the Times reporter on the spot and enhanced by forty illustrations by Carlo Bossoli who was a well known scenic artist of the period. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.

Italy and the War of 1859
Italy and the War of 1859

Author: Julie De Marguerittes

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-09-13

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9781528154307

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Excerpt from Italy and the War of 1859: With Biographical Notices of Sovereigns, Statesmen, and Military Commanders; Description and Statistics of the Country; Causes of the War, &C With a strong faith in the Wisdom of old proverbs, I am confident that, as regards the volume which is here laid at the feet of the public, the adage, Good Wine needs no bush, might be quoted, to Show that italy and the war OF 1859 needs no introduction. Yet I cannot restrain from expressing my Opinion that such a book is desirable, and Will be useful, if not necessary, at this crisis, When the fairest portion of Europe appears likely to regain her nationality, When Napoleon III. Is heading French armies upon the battle-fields upon Which his illustrious uncle achieved his first renown, and Where Austria, so long the heartless and cruel oppressor of the Italians, has already sustained many defeats, and appears on the eve of expul sion from Lombardy and Venice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Italy and the War of 1859
Italy and the War of 1859

Author: Julie de Marguerittes

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-06-25

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 9781330381595

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Excerpt from Italy and the War of 1859: With Biographical Notices of Sovereigns, Statesmen, and Military Commanders; Description and Statistics of the Country; Causes of the War, &C With a strong faith in the wisdom of old proverbs, I am confident that, as regards the volume which is here laid at the feet of the public, the adage, "Good wine needs no bush," might be quoted, to show that Italy and the War of 1859 needs no introduction. Yet I cannot restrain from expressing my opinion that such a book is desirable, and will be useful, if not necessary, at this crisis, when the fairest portion of Europe appears likely to regain her nationality, when Napoleon III. is heading French armies upon the battle-fields upon which his illustrious uncle achieved his first renown, and where Austria, so long the heartless and cruel oppressor of the Italians, has already sustained many defeats, and appears on the eve of expulsion from Lombardy and Venice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

ITALY & THE WAR OF 1859
ITALY & THE WAR OF 1859

Author: Julie Granville Comtesse Marguerittes

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-29

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9781374075658

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The Second War of Italian Unification 1859–61
The Second War of Italian Unification 1859–61

Author: Frederick C. Schneid

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-06-20

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1780964501

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The culmination of decades of nationalist aspiration and cynical Realpolitik, the Second War of Italian Unification saw Italy transformed from a patchwork of minor states dominated by the Habsburg Austrians into a unified kingdom under the Piedmontese House of Savoy. Unlike many existing accounts, which approach the events of 1859–61 from a predominantly French perspective, this study draws upon a huge breadth of sources to examine the conflict as a critical event in Italian history. A concise explanation of the origins of the war is followed by a wide-ranging survey of the forces deployed and the nature and course of the fighting – on land and at sea – and the consequences for those involved are investigated. This is a groundbreaking study of a conflict that was of critical significance not only for Italian history but also for the development of 19th-century warfare.