
audiobook
by Giovanni Cairoli, Pio Vittorio Ferrari
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.

1842–1869
A young patriot of the Italian Risorgimento, he is remembered for fighting alongside Garibaldi and dying in the campaign for Rome before he turned twenty-seven. His short life became part of the Cairoli family’s powerful place in Italy’s national memory.
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Best known for a vivid memoir of the 1867 fighting at Villa Glori, this Italian writer drew on his own youthful experience as a Garibaldian volunteer. His life later moved into public service, giving his work both personal passion and a wider historical perspective.
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