ماسینیلو: زندگی و پس از زندگی یک انقلابی ناپلی

This is a translation and new edition of Masaniello. La sua vita e il mito in Europa (Rome, 2007), the first historical biography of the leader of the revolt that broke out in Naples in 1647–48. Initially, its main objectives were the cancellation of the many taxes introduced in previous decades and a political reform that would allow the people to have their voice in the civic parliament. Thanks to Masaniello, the Neapolitans were able to compel the Spanish viceroy to sign new ‘capitoli’ (popular desiderata) but soon after, Masaniello was isolated by his main counselor, Giulio Genoino, and others, and ultimately abandoned to a tragic fate. From the moment of his death, a fascinating new life began in which Masaniello was exalted and condemned in many texts (historical volumes, plays, and even a dialogue with Wilhelm Tell) until, by the Risorgimento, he was remembered as an Italian hero. Table of Contents Introduction to the Present Edition Premise Part I The Life I. Naples in the Time of Masaniello II. A Job for Masaniello: The Revolt Begins III. Portrait IV. The First “Successes” V. Among the Great VI. A Plot and the Death of Peppe Carafa VII. The Visit to the Palace: Thursday (Day 11) VIII. A Day of “Justice” Friday (Day 12) IX. The Oath of the Duke of Arcos: Saturday (Day 13) X. The Excursion to Posillipo XI. Epilogue XII. The Funeral XIII. The Judgments of Those Who Knew the Most Part II A Brief History of a Myth XIV. A Voice During the Revolt XV. European Stage Plays XVI. The Eighteenth Century: People and Plebeians XVII. An Italian Hero during the Risorgimento XVIII. Part of Naples Selected bibliography Index