Count Cavour: His Life and Career (1860)

Count Cavour: His Life and Career is a biography of Camillo di Cavour, an important figure in the Italian unification movement. Written by Basil Henry Cooper and originally published in 1860, the book provides a detailed account of Cavour's life, from his birth in 1810 to his death in 1861. The biography covers Cavour's upbringing, education, and early political career, as well as his role in the founding of the newspaper Il Risorgimento and his subsequent involvement in the movement for Italian unification. The book also explores Cavour's tenure as prime minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, during which he implemented a series of reforms and alliances that helped to bring about the unification of Italy. Throughout the biography, Cooper provides insight into Cavour's personality, motivations, and political philosophy, as well as the broader historical context in which he lived and worked. Overall, Count Cavour: His Life and Career is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of Italy's most important statesmen.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.