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.
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…”
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Contemplating the imminent battle, he reflects on the immense geopolitical consequences hanging in the balance.
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I love and venerate the religion of Christ, because Christ came into the world to deliver humanity from slavery, for which God has not created it.
But the Pope, who wishes all men to be slaves—who demands, of the powerful of the earth, fetters and chains for Italians—the Pope-king does not know Christ: he lies to his religion.
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