The First Professional Revolutionist: Filippo Michele Buonarrati, 1761-1837 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258091002)

The First Professional Revolutionist: Filippo Michele Buonarrati, 1761-1837 is a biographical account of the life of Filippo Michele Buonarrati, an Italian revolutionary who played a significant role in the political and social upheavals of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by historian Elizabeth L. Eisenstein, the book chronicles Buonarrati's upbringing, education, and early political activism, as well as his involvement in key events such as the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.Eisenstein explores Buonarrati's role as a professional revolutionary, highlighting his dedication to the cause of political and social reform and his willingness to take risks and make sacrifices in pursuit of his goals. She also examines the challenges and obstacles that Buonarrati faced, including imprisonment, exile, and the shifting political landscape of the time.Drawing on a range of primary sources, including Buonarrati's own writings and correspondence, as well as contemporary accounts and historical records, Eisenstein provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of this complex and fascinating figure. The First Professional Revolutionist offers a compelling insight into the tumultuous period of European history in which Buonarrati lived, as well as the motivations and ideals that drove him to become one of the era's most influential revolutionaries.A Biographical Essay.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.

Author: Elizabeth L. Eisenstein
ISBN-10: 1258091003
ISBN-13: 9781258091002
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/19/2011
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d