Table of Contents

Frontispiece: Carlo Alberto about the year 1895; Preface; Introduction; List of authorities; 1. The world-influences affecting Italy, 1895 to 1846. Reaction. Revolution; 2. Revolution: Mazzini; 3. Reaction: Prince von Metternich and Italy; 4. The two most important Italian states, 1815 to 1846; 5. Piedmont and Charles Albert, 1815 to 1830; 6. Charles Albert's reign. First period, 1831 to 1834; 7. The Papal State. The rebellion of 1831 to 1840; 8. The Papal State, 1831 to 1834. The memorandum; 8. The Papal State, 1831 to 1840; 10. The moderate movement and its writers; 11. Gioberti's great book, the Primato; 12. The advance of Piedmont. Massimo d'Azeglio; 13. The advance of Piedmont. Balbo's work; 14. The advance of Piedmont. Charles Albert's reign, 1835 to 1845; 15. The Papal State, 1840 to 1845; 16. Massimo d'Azeglio's book, Degli ultimi casi di Romagna; 17. Summary of the situation during the first half of 1846; 18. Election of Pope Pius IX; Note to chapter XV; Index; Maps.

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A composite picture of the movement for nationality and independence which shows how Italy gradually became an independent nation.