Storia d'Italia dal 1789 al 1814, tomo III

A vivid chronicle unfolds as Europe trembles under the ripple of revolutionary fervor, and Italy becomes the arena where Napoleon’s ambitions clash with Austrian resolve. The narrative follows the early victories that embolden the French marshal, his strategic musings after each triumph, and the swift Austrian reaction, sending fresh troops under Archduke Charles to stem the tide. Detailed sketches of battlefield tactics reveal the stark contrast between the mobile French approach and the more cautious Austrian maneuvers, setting the stage for a relentless series of engagements along the Tagliamento and beyond.

Beyond the front lines, the work delves into the turbulent politics of the Italian states, especially the Republic of Venice, whose centuries‑old institutions face unprecedented pressure. Revolutionary sparks flare in cities such as Bergamo, Brescia and Crema, while the dramatic “Pasque Veronesi” illustrate popular unrest and the complex interplay of local and foreign powers. Through vivid prose and careful analysis, the book captures a world on the brink of transformation, inviting listeners to experience the fevered hopes and anxieties of a continent reshaped by war.