Politica estera: memorie e documenti

A rare compilation of memoirs, diary entries and diplomatic papers offers an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of Italy’s most decisive 19th‑century statesmen. Written during the turbulent years after the 1877 mission abroad, the author records his own arguments for a stronger, more assertive foreign policy, while also confronting the political resistance he faced at home. The text is framed by a candid preface that explains why he felt compelled to make these once‑secret documents public.

The volume concentrates on the crucial period from the late 1880s to the formation of the Triple Alliance, presenting facsimiles of handwritten notes from figures such as Bismarck, Gladstone and Gambetta. These authentic scraps of correspondence let listeners hear the real‑time negotiations that shaped Europe’s balance of power. Together, the personal reflections and official records paint a vivid portrait of diplomatic ambition and the challenges of steering a young nation onto the world stage.