Victorian Crusaders British and Irish Volunteers in the Papal Army 1860-70 |
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| Author:
| Schofield, Nicholas |
| Series title: | From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-915070-53-1 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2022 |
| Publisher: | Helion & Company, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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The struggle for Italian Unification brings to mind images of patriotic heroes such as Garibaldi and Mazzini. However, there is another side to the story: thousands of Catholics from across Europe (and beyond) volunteered to defend the pope from those who threatened his authority and his kingdom.
The struggle for Italian Unification brings to mind images of patriotic heroes such as Garibaldi and Mazzini. However, there is another side to the story: thousands of Catholics from across Europe (and beyond) volunteered to defend the pope from those who threatened his authority and his kingdom.