This antiquarian volume contains a collection of selected writings by the famous Italian politician, Giuseppe Mazzini. This fascinating text embodies the ideas and vision of this important figure in the history of Italian politics, and it will be of considerable value to discerning readers with an interest in the life and mind of Mazzini. The chapters of this book include: 'Impression as a Boy', 'Joined the Carbonaria', 'Arrest and Imprisonment', 'Founded La Giovane Italia', 'In Exile', 'The Vision of an Awakened Italy', 'Tempest of Doubts', 'The Destiny of Italy', 'Italy – Old and New', 'Italy in 1848', 'The Fall of the Roman Empire', etcetera. Giuseppe Mazzini (1805 – 1872) was an Italian politician, journalist, and activist who fought for the unification of Italy, and whose endeavours helped bring about an independent and unified Italy. This vintage volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.