The Rule of the Monk: Or Rome in the Nineteenth Century is a historical book written by Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1870. The book explores the political and social landscape of Rome during the 19th century, particularly the influence of the Catholic Church and the power of the papacy. Garibaldi, who was a prominent Italian nationalist and revolutionary, provides a critical analysis of the role of the church in Italian politics and society, and argues that the church's power and influence must be curtailed in order to achieve a ...
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The Rule of the Monk: Or Rome in the Nineteenth Century is a historical book written by Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1870. The book explores the political and social landscape of Rome during the 19th century, particularly the influence of the Catholic Church and the power of the papacy. Garibaldi, who was a prominent Italian nationalist and revolutionary, provides a critical analysis of the role of the church in Italian politics and society, and argues that the church's power and influence must be curtailed in order to achieve a truly democratic and secular society. The book is a fascinating insight into the political and social tensions of the time, and sheds light on the complex relationship between religion and politics in Italy during the 19th century. Overall, The Rule of the Monk is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the political and social history of Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.
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