Storia del Quindici Maggio in Napoli by Tommaso Cimino

"Storia del Quindici Maggio in Napoli" by Tommaso Cimino is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work narrates the tumultuous events surrounding the uprising and subsequent government response in Naples on May 15, emphasizing the struggle of the Neapolitan people against tyranny under King Ferdinand II. The opening of the text sets the stage for a grim narrative, detailing the oppressive conditions that plagued Naples prior to the uprising. It describes the atmosphere of despair and brutality inflicted by the monarchy, advocating for reform while embedding a palpable sense of urgency in the account. Cimino outlines the failings of the government, illustrating how deep-seated tyranny led to desperation among the populace, and hints at hope for change brought about by the revolutionary fervor sweeping through Italy, culminating in the fateful events of May 15. This serves as a precursor to a detailed analysis of the conflict and its aftermath, as the author prepares the reader for the violent clash between the people and their oppressors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Cimino, Tommaso
Title Storia del Quindici Maggio in Napoli
con l'esposizione di alcuni fatti che han preparato la catastrofe
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 22.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Kingdom of the Two Sicilies -- History -- Revolution, 1848
Category Text
eBook-No. 50305
Release Date
Last Update Oct 22, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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