3 vols. in quarto (278x180 mm). Pages: (5), 6–600, (2); (5), 6–598, (2); (5), 6–595, (3). Text framed by a double woodcut border, with illustrated initials and numerous woodcut illustrations throughout the text. The author’s portrait, present only in rare copies, is missing. Contemporary half-leather binding, title embossed in gold on the spine with faux raised bands and gold fillets. First edition of the most important historiographical work on brigandage, which provides a snapshot of the reality of the era, reporting facts and documents concerning the Papal States after 1849, the revolution in Naples, Count Cavour, diplomatic acts and parliamentary debates, agreements between the King and Garibaldi, the surrender of Capua, Vittorio Emanuele in Palermo, the Camorra, the first reactionary uprisings; the lieutenant-governor administrations in Sicily and Naples; the Marche and Umbria; the Italian Parliament, the first debates; the Italian question in Rome, France, Spain, and throughout Europe; Brigands at the border; Roman doctrines; the Chamber of Deputies; the death of the Count of Cavour; revolutionary spirit; the Italian government; errors and criticisms; the new minister: foreign and domestic affairs; the state of public sentiment; government measures; various cases; of fundamental importance is the discussion on brigandage that developed after the unification of Italy in the southern regions, for which it provides documentation. The New Ministry; Democratic Assembly; Disbandment of the Volunteer Corps; Garibaldi on the Move; Sarnico; The Venetians; Bishops in Rome; Garibaldi in Sicily.An excellent copy with only slight and sporadic discoloration and browning due to the paper; a few pages are slightly reddish. Slight signs of wear on the binding.