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Pier Ambrogio Curti

1819–1899

A Milanese patriot, lawyer, and man of letters, he brought the energy of the Italian Risorgimento into both his life and his writing. His books reflect a deep love of history, classical culture, and the landscapes of Italy.

4 Audiobooks

Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 1 (of 3)

Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 1 (of 3)

by Pier Ambrogio Curti

Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 2 (of 3)

Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 2 (of 3)

by Pier Ambrogio Curti

Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Pompei e le sue rovine, Vol. 3 (of 3)

by Pier Ambrogio Curti

Il Lago di Como e il Pian d'Erba: Escursioni autunnali

Il Lago di Como e il Pian d'Erba: Escursioni autunnali

by Pier Ambrogio Curti

About the author

Born in Milan on August 2, 1819, he first entered the seminary at Lecco before leaving theological studies to study law in Pavia. Alongside his legal training, he showed an early passion for the humanities, historical research, and writing.

He is remembered not only as an author but also as a patriot of the Risorgimento. Sources describe him as having taken part in the Five Days of Milan, and as a figure whose life ranged across law, archaeology, literary study, and public engagement.

His work joined scholarship with a vivid interest in Italy's past. Titles associated with him include Istorie italiane del secolo XIII narrate colla scorta della Divina Commedia and Pompei e le sue rovine, a book that reflects his strong interest in archaeology and in the history and culture of southern Italy.