The Martyrs Of Castelfidardo

By Marquis De Segur

Book Overview

""The Martyrs of Castelfidardo"" is a historical novel written by Marquis de Segur. The story is set in the mid-19th century during the Italian War of Independence. The protagonist of the novel is a French soldier named Paul Armand de la Roche, who is sent to Italy to fight alongside the Papal States against the Italian nationalists. The story revolves around the Battle of Castelfidardo, where the Papal States are defeated by the Italian nationalists. Paul is taken captive along with other soldiers, and they are imprisoned by the Italians. The novel describes the harsh conditions of the prison and the brutal treatment of the prisoners. Despite the difficult circumstances, Paul and his fellow prisoners remain steadfast in their loyalty to the Papal States and their faith. They are subjected to various forms of torture and are eventually executed for their beliefs. The novel portrays their sacrifice as an act of martyrdom and a testament to the strength of their convictions.Overall, ""The Martyrs of Castelfidardo"" is a powerful and moving tale of courage, faith, and sacrifice in the face of adversity. It provides a vivid depiction of the historical events of the Italian War of Independence and the struggles of those who fought for their beliefs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432681648
• ISBN13: 9781432681647
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"