Author: Alexander Andryane; Fortunato Prandi
Title: Memoirs of a Prisoner of State in the Fortress of Spielberg
Description: London, H Hooper, 1838. First edition. Leather. The first thus of this memoir regarding Andryane's time imprisoned in Santa Margarita prison. With the bookplate of Geoffrey G Briggs to the front pastedown. Translated into English by Fortunato Prandi. This is the first English edition of this successful memoir written by Alexander Andryane on his misfortunate time being imprisoned by the Austrians. Andryane was a French politician of the nineteenth century. As he was a Carbonari sympathiser he spent several years in Spielberg, Austria. He was sentenced to death in 1824 alongside Confalonieri but was reduced by the Austrian Emperor to life imprisonment at the Spielberg fortress. He was eventually released and penned these memoirs of his time. An interesting insight into this portion of political history. Rebacked with contemporary boards. Externally, generally smart. A few light marks to boards and some patches of minor rubbing to the head and tail of spine, as well as to the extremities. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, Geoffrey G Briggs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. A few light spots to first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Biography Memoir Translation Austria Memoir Carbonari None


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