author
comte Pierre Paul Raoul Colonna de Cesari-Rocca
1864–1922
A French man of letters and historian of Corsica, he wrote with a deep interest in the island’s past, its noble families, and the fierce codes of honor that shaped Corsican life. His books blend archival research with vivid storytelling, making regional history feel immediate and alive.
2 Audiobooks
Histoire de Corse
by comte Pierre Paul Raoul Colonna de Cesari-Rocca, Louis Villat
Vengeances Corses
by comte Pierre Paul Raoul Colonna de Cesari-Rocca
About the author
Born in Paris on January 25, 1864, Pierre-Paul Raoul Colonna de Cesari-Rocca became known as a historian of Corsica and a literary figure closely associated with the island’s history and traditions. He died in Paris on September 1, 1922.
His work focused on Corsican history, genealogy, and society. Bibliographic records and surviving editions show him as the author of works such as Histoire de Corse, Armorial corse, and Vengeances corses, reflecting a lasting interest in family lineages, local memory, and the culture of vendetta.
What makes his writing stand out is the way it brings together scholarship and narrative color. Rather than treating Corsica as a footnote, he wrote about it as a place with its own texture, conflicts, and identity, helping preserve stories that might otherwise have faded from view.