This book by one of the most distinguished historians of Italy is the firstmodern biography in English of Giuseppe <strong>Mazzini</strong> one of the leading f... » 

This book by one of the most distinguished historians of Italy is the firstmodern biography in English of Giuseppe Mazzini one of the leading figures inthe political and intellectual world of midnineteenthcentury Europe. DenisMack Smith reexamines Mazzinis ideological impact and portrays him as avigorous proponent of patriotism a preeminent figure in the struggle forItalian independence and unity and a fascinating personality whose ideasbrought him into contact with Marx Carlyle Mill and Bakunin. «