The Roman Question (1859)

The Roman Question is a historical book written by Edmond About in 1859. The book discusses the political and social situation in Rome during the mid-19th century. It primarily focuses on the conflict between the Papal States and the Italian Kingdom, which arose due to the desire of the Italian people to unify the country under a single government. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Roman Question, including the rise of Italian nationalism, the unification of Italy, and the subsequent annexation of the Papal States by the Italian Kingdom. It also describes the political and religious tensions that existed between the Papacy and the Italian government, and the efforts made by both sides to resolve the issue.Throughout the book, About provides a critical analysis of the actions taken by both the Papacy and the Italian government, as well as the role played by other European powers in the Roman Question. He also examines the impact of the conflict on the people of Rome and the wider Italian society.Overall, The Roman Question is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most significant political and social issues in Italian history. It offers a valuable perspective on the complex relationships between religion, politics, and nationalism, and sheds light on the challenges faced by Italy during its period of unification.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.