An Exact History of the Late Revolution in Naples; and of their Monstrous Successes, Not to be Parallel'd by any Ancient or Modern History.
London: Williams, 1650.
Hand colored copper engraved frontispiece. 12mo, vi, 146pp, rubricated title, pages are slightly wavy. Handsomely rebound in full brown blind stamped paneled calf, ornately gilt spine with red leather label. London: John Williams, 1650. First English Edition originally published in Italian in 1647. Very good (+).
This provides a first hand account of the famous insurrection of Tomaso Aniello (Masaniello), a local fisherman who at age 24 led the populace in their revolt against Spanish rule. In nine days he had 150,000 men under his command and was elevated to sovereign authority. His resistance movement continued until Spain's withdrawal (1707). He has been venerated as the liberator of his counrty, Wing G784A.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good(+)
Language: English
Price: $1,150.00
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