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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “Italian bravery was despised, and I consequently burned with shame.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
Italian bravery was despised, and I consequently burned with shame.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on an early military setback, Garibaldi expresses his deep personal shame over the perceived dishonor to Italian courage.

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