English Songs Of Italian Freedom

English Songs of Italian Freedom is a collection of songs and poems compiled by George MacAulay Trevelyan, a British historian and writer. The book includes a variety of songs that were written during the Italian Risorgimento, a period of intense political and social upheaval in Italy in the mid-19th century.The songs in the book were written by both Italian and English poets and songwriters, and they express a range of emotions and sentiments related to the struggle for Italian independence and unification. Some of the songs are patriotic anthems that celebrate the Italian nation and its people, while others are more somber and reflective, expressing the pain and suffering of those who fought for freedom.In addition to the songs themselves, the book includes an introduction by Trevelyan that provides historical context for the Italian Risorgimento and the role that these songs played in the movement. He also provides biographical information about the poets and songwriters whose work is featured in the book.Overall, English Songs of Italian Freedom is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Italy, the Risorgimento, or the role of music and poetry in political movements.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.