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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “In a few minutes was to be decided the fate of the largest part of the American continent, with the destinies of a…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
In a few minutes was to be decided the fate of the largest part of the American continent, with the destinies of a numerous people.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

Contemplating the imminent battle, he reflects on the immense geopolitical consequences hanging in the balance.

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