Vita di Francesco Burlamacchi by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi
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"Vita di Francesco Burlamacchi" by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work centers on the life of Francesco Burlamacchi, a notable figure from Lucca, who embodies the struggles and aspirations of Italy during a time of political turmoil. Guerrazzi aims to portray Burlamacchi's legacy, detailing his contributions to Italian freedom and republican ideals. The opening of the narrative presents a prologue reflecting on the broader
historical context of Italy's decline and the longing for revival. Guerrazzi critiques the political landscape, lamenting how foreign domination and internal strife have stifled the nation's potential for greatness. He introduces key themes such as the contrast between ambition and tyranny, and the significance of individual heroism in the face of adversity. As he sets the stage for Burlamacchi's life, the author evokes a somber yet hopeful tone, suggesting that the greatness of Italy, represented through figures like Burlamacchi, lies dormant, waiting to be awakened. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Guerrazzi, Francesco Domenico, 1804-1873 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02002193 |
| Title | Vita di Francesco Burlamacchi |
| Credits |
Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 24.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Burlamacchi, Francesco, 1498-1548 |
| Subject | Lucca (Italy) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48267 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48267-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 186 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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