
audiobook
by Pio Vittorio Ferrari, Giovanni Cairoli
VILLA GLORI ricordi ed aneddoti dell'autunno 1867
PREFAZIONE.
I. Partenza.
II. In viaggio.
III. Alla Minerva.
IV. Casa Giovanelli.
V. Sempre in casa Giovanelli.
VI. Terni.
VII. In marcia.
VIII. Il Tevere.
A vivid, first‑hand chronicle brings listeners into the chaotic heart of Garibaldi’s 1867 campaign, focusing on the daring episode at Villa Glori. Written by a young volunteer who lived through the rag‑tag march toward Rome, the narrative captures the eclectic crowd of Italians—farmers, artisans, and idealistic youths—clad in an astonishing mix of civilian garb and borrowed uniforms. Their makeshift weapons, impromptu recruitment at cafés, and the infectious chant of “Anderemo a Roma santa” echo the raw energy of a nation on the brink of change.
The memoir balances lively anecdotes with thoughtful reflection, portraying the camaraderie, the fevered optimism, and the occasional grim humor that sustained the volunteers. Listeners will hear colorful descriptions of night watches in Terni, the mingling dialects around campfires, and the personal hopes of those who dared to challenge the papal regime. The book offers an intimate glimpse into the spirit of a restless generation, inviting you to feel the pulse of a historic, yet often overlooked, uprising.
Language
it
Duration
~5 hours (297K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-09-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1847–1920
A civil servant and eyewitness to the Risorgimento, this Italian writer left behind a vivid first-hand account of the fighting at Villa Glori. His work blends memory, patriotism, and on-the-ground detail from a turning point in 19th-century Italy.
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1842–1869
Drawn into Italy’s independence struggles while still very young, this patriotic writer is remembered both for his courage and for the moving pages he left behind about the fight for Rome. His short life became part of the larger story of the Risorgimento and the famous Cairoli family.
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