The hand of Masaniello had torn asunder the tie of centuries of habit.Continuing Masaniello's Revolt At Naples,our selection from The Carafa of
Negotiations Break Down
With great difficulty Montesarchio and Satriano escaped the rage of the populace.Continuing Masaniello's Revolt At Naples,our selection from The
Viceroy’s Peace Offers
The Prince of Montesarchio was the first whom the Viceroy sent as a messenger of peace.Continuing Masaniello's Revolt At Naples,our selection from
Nightfall
The night came -- what a night! A hundred thousand men marched with loud cries through the town.Continuing Masaniello's Revolt At Naples,our
March to the Palace
When the people found the outer gate of the palace unguarded, they rushed into the court and forced their way up the great stairs.Continuing
They Began It with Throwing Fruit
The signal was given for an insurrection. The tax-gatherers drove the people back; the people made use of the fruit as their weapons.Continuing
Masaniello’s Revolt At Naples
This series has twelve easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Before the Revolt.IntroductionAmong the various popular insurrections
Italy in Somalia
Today's installment concludes Italy in Africa 1896,our selection from special article for Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 19 by Frederick
Aftermath of the Battle of Adwa
Fortunately, Menelik did not seek to follow up his victory by carrying the war into the Italian colony, or the consequences would have been still more