Bourbons of Naples 1734-1825
Bourbons of Naples 1734-1825 Naples is one of Europe's most fascinating cities and the ruling dynasty which left its mark more than any other was that of the Bourbons, who arrived in 1734 and were…
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Bourbons of Naples 1734-1825
Naples is one of Europe's most fascinating cities and the ruling dynasty which left its mark more than any other was that of the Bourbons, who arrived in 1734 and were only displaced by the Unification of Italy in 1870. The city also attracted the armies of revolutionary France and the royal family escaped to Sicily thanks to Admiral Nelson. Before that time Naples was the largest of the Italian kingdoms and, with Pompeii and Vesuvius as its main attractions, it drew hundreds of aristocratic travellers and visitors in the 18th century.
Sir Harold Acton (1904-1994) - famous aesthete and historian - brings 18th century Naples vividly to life, with unforgettable characters such as Lady Hamilton and Nelson, royal eccentrics and plenty of court intrigue. "The Bourbons of Naples" was welcomed as a masterpiece at the time of first publication in 1956, and was chosen by Sir Osbert Sitwell as his book of the year. 'An elaborate comedy of manners played out over 700 pages' - "The Times".