The life and correspondence of Sir Anthony Panizzi, K.C.B., Vol. 1 (of 2): Late principal librarian of the British museum, senator of Italy, etc.
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"The Life and Correspondence of Sir Anthony Panizzi, K.C.B., Vol. 1" by Louis Fagan is a historical biography written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life of Sir Anthony Panizzi, who served as the Principal Librarian of the British Museum and played a significant role in the cultural and political landscape of his time. The narrative explores Panizzi's early struggles, his involvement in the Carbonari, a secret society aimed at the unification and liberation of Italy, and his subsequent exile to Britain. At the start of the biography, the author provides a foundation for understanding Panizzi's remarkable journey, tracing his origins in the town of Brescello and outlining the political turmoil in Italy during his youth, including his education and early career. It details his flight from political persecution and his eventual arrival in England, where he sought refuge and began to establish himself amidst a community of exiled intellectuals and revolutionaries. The
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