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The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the Sicilians demolishing the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860. It may be remembered that the demolition of the fort of Castellamare was some time back decreed. On the 3rd of July a number of Palermitans - soldiers, priests, peasants, women, and children - headed by a band of music, went to demolish the works in question, and for several days they laboured at the task with hearty goodwill - lively recollections of the murderous fire of shot and shell which had recently been poured from it on their devoted town proving a sharp sput to their zeal. But as the fort of Castellamare constitutes the only defence of the city towards the sea the work of destruction was suspended by superior order'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This print depicts a pivotal moment during the Revolution in Sicily, as the Sicilians boldly demolish the Fort of Castellamare at Palermo in 1860. The image, based on a sketch by Thomas Nast, captures the spirit of the rebellion as a diverse group of individuals, including soldiers, priests, peasants, women, and children, work together with determination and zeal. Armed with pickaxes and other tools, they labor tirelessly to bring down the fortifications, which had recently unleashed murderous fire on their town. The scene is filled with a sense of unity and purpose, as the Italian people strive to break free from their oppressors. However, the demolition was eventually suspended by superior order due to the fort's strategic importance as the only defense of the city towards the sea. This powerful image is a testament to the courage and resilience of the Sicilian people during the Risorgimento, the Italian unification movement. The print, from the esteemed Illustrated London News, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of great change and upheaval in Italian history.
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