Life of Victor Emmanuele II first king of Italy. In 2 volumes. Vol.I (e II).

2 voll. in-16°. pp.XXIV-253-1 b.; VI-264; Leg. edit. t. tela. tit. oro ai dorsi. Lieve macchia di inch. al taglio laterale. Contiene: Parentage; Birth. education. marriage; The young soldier; The honest king; Pio IX and papal power; The king and Constitution; The beginning of the quarrel with Rome and continuation of the quarrel with Austria; The alliance with England and France; Rattazzi's law; Crimean war. visit to Paris and London; The Congrès. the peace (1856); Machinations of the clericals anf sectaries; "J'attends mon astre"(1858-9); The first soldier of italian independence; "Italy shall be free from the Alpes to Adriatic"; The peace of Villafranca; The vote of the italian people; King of 11 million subjects; The revolution of Naples; King of Italy; Death of Cavour; Italy without Cavour; The seat of government transferred to Florence; The final espulsion of foreigner (1866); King and pope; Financial difficulties; Mentana; Anecdotes of Victor Emmanuel's charity; Spanish revolution (1868); Franco-prussian war; M.Thiers' appeal to the king; Amedeo accepts the crown of Spain; Last Parliament in Florence; Italian unity finally accomplished; Victor Emma-nuel in private life; Drawing to a close; The last days of Victor Emmanuele.