The Hero's Way

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Bestselling author Tim Parks chronicles the harrowing journey of Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi, who trekked 250 miles on foot from Rome to Ravenna in the summer of 1849. After three months of defending Rome against a superior French army, Garibaldi was forced to surrender to prevent further destruction. However, he aimed to transform this defeat into a moral victory. On July 2, he led 4,000 volunteers, including his pregnant wife Anita, out of the city to continue the fight for national independence. Pursued by both French and Austrian forces, Garibaldi and his men marched through Umbria and Tuscany, crossing the Apennines over thirty-two grueling days filled with skirmishes and adventures. Ultimately, only 250 survivors reached the Adriatic coast, where they attempted to sail to the independent Republic of Venice. Garibaldi's journey would take another decade of world travel before he played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy through his campaign in Sicily. Parks vividly recounts this lesser-known chapter of history, reflecting on Italy's past and present while celebrating the themes of determination, creativity, courage, and belief.