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Rule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century
Intrigue, Romance, and Betrayal in 19th-Century RomeBy Giuseppe Garibaldi
Length10h 5m
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In "Rule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century," Giuseppe Garibaldi offers a poignant exploration of the sociopolitical climate of 19th-century Rome, interweaving narratives of personal experience with broader historical analyses. Garibaldi employs a vivid and provocative literary style, marked by passionate rhetoric and keen observations, which brings to life the struggles of the Italian people against oppressive regimes. This work serves as both a reflection and a critique of the religious and political authority exerted during this tumultuous period, resonating with the literary currents of realism and romanticism that characterized the era. Garibaldi, renowned for his role as a military leader and nationalist, was deeply influenced by his commitment to Italian unification, often termed the Risorgimento. His experiences in the military and his encounters with various cultures across South America and Europe informed his perspectives on freedom, justice, and governance. This backdrop undoubtedly inspired his vehement denunciation of the ecclesiastical dominance in Rome, evident throughout this text. "Rule of the Monk" is a must-read for those interested in Italian history, political theory, and the interplay of religion and governance. Garibaldi'Äôs insightful analysis and compelling narrative not only illuminate the historical context but also echo and resonate with contemporary struggles for justice and self-determination, making it a significant text for both historical scholarship and modern political discourse.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
40CHAPTER XXXVII. THE ANTIQUARY
2THE RULE OF THE MONK.
41CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE ROMAN ARMY
3PART THE FIRST.
42CHAPTER XXXIX. MATRIMONY
4CHAPTER I. CLELIA
43CHAPTER XL. THE CHRISTENING
5CHAPTER II. ATTILIO
44CHAPTER XLI. THE RECLUSE
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6CHAPTER III. THE CONSPIRACY
45CHAPTER XLII. THE THIRTIETH OF APRIL.
7CHAPTER IV. THE MEETING OF THE CONSPIRATORS
46CHAPTER XLIII. THE COMBAT
8CHAPTER V. THE INFANTICIDE
47CHAPTER XLIV. THE OLD OAK
9CHAPTER VI. THE ARREST
48CHAPTER XLV. THE HONOR OF THE FLAG
10CHAPTER VII. THE LEGACY
49CHAPTER XLVI. THE RURAL SUPPER
11CHAPTER VIII. THE MENDICANT
50CHAPTER XLVII. GASPERO'S STORY
12CHAPTER IX. THE LIBERATOR
51CHAPTER XLVIII. GASPARO'S STORY CONTINUED.
13CHAPTER X. THE ORPHAN
52CHAPTER XLIX. THE PURSUIT
14CHAPTER XI. THE FLIGHT
53PART THE SECOND.
15CHAPTER XII. THE PETITION
54CHAPTER L. THE PILGRIMAGE
16CHAPTER XIII. THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGER
55CHAPTER LI. THE MEMORY OF THE DEAD
17CHAPTER XIV. SICCIO
56CHAPTER LII. THE SPY IN VENICE
18CHAPTER XV. THE CORSINI PALACE.
57CHAPTER LIII. THE "GOVERNMENT"
19CHAPTER XVI. ENGLISH JULIA
58CHAPTER LIV. THE SENTENCE OF DEATH
20CHAPTER XVII. RETRIBUTION
59CHAPTER LV. DEATH TO THE PRIESTS: "Death to the priests!" shouted the people.
21CHAPTER XVIII. THE EXILE
60CHAPTER LVI. PRINCE T———.
22CHAPTER XIX. THE BATHS OF CARACALLA
61CHAPTER LVII. THE DUEL
23CHAPTER XX. THE TRAITOR
62CHAPTER LVIII. ROME
24CHAPTER XXI. THE TORTURE
63CHAPTER LIX. VENICE AND THE BUCENTAUER
25CHAPTER XXII. THE BRIGANDS
64CHAPTER LX. THE BURIAL: Foscolo has these lines—
26CHAPTER XXIII. THE LIBERATOR
65CHAPTER LXI. THE NARRATIVE
27CHAPTER XXIV. THE YACHT
66CHAPTER LXII. THE NARRATIVE OF MARZIO CONTINUED.
28CHAPTER XXV. THE TEMPEST
67PART THE THIRD.
29CHAPTER XXVI. THE TOWER
68CHAPTER LXIII. THE CAIROLIS AND THEIR SEVENTY COMPANIONS.
30CHAPTER XXVII. THE WITHDRAWAL
69CHAPTER LXIV. CUCCHI AND HIS COMRADES
31CHAPTER XXVIII. THE FOREST
70CHAPTER LXV. THE MONTIGIANIS
32CHAPTER XXIX. THE CASTLE
71CHAPTER LXVI. THE OVERTHROW
33CHAPTER XXX. IRENE
72CHAPTER LXVII. THE FINAL CATASTROPHE
34CHAPTER XXXI. GASPARO
73CHAPTER LXVIII. THE SUBTERRANEAN PASSAGE.
35CHAPTER XXXII. THE SURPRISE
74APPENDIX.
36CHAPTER XXXIII. THE ASSAULT
75I. THE FAMILY OF GENERAL GARIBALDI.
37CHAPTER XXXIV. A VALUABLE ACQUISITION
76II. THE CAMPAIGN OF MENTANA
38CHAPTER XXXV. THE AMELIORATION OF MANKIND
77III. GARIBALDI AND THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT
39CHAPTER XXXVI. THE SUBTERRANEAN PASSAGES
78IV. NOTES.: NOTE 1.
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