The Roman Question (1859)

The Roman Question is a historical book written by Edmond About and published in 1859. The book examines the political situation in Italy during the mid-19th century, specifically the conflict between the Papal States and the newly formed Kingdom of Italy. The title of the book refers to the question of whether the Papal States should continue to exist as a separate entity or be incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy.About provides a detailed analysis of the historical, political, and religious factors that contributed to the Roman Question. He explores the role of the Catholic Church in Italian politics and the tensions between the Church and the Italian government. He also discusses the various attempts to resolve the Roman Question, including negotiations between the Papacy and the Italian government, as well as the military actions taken by the Italian army to annex the Papal States.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. It provides valuable insights into the complex political and religious dynamics of 19th-century Italy and the ongoing struggle between Church and State. The Roman Question remains an important historical work and a significant contribution to the study of Italian politics and society.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.