William Lloyd Garrison and Giuseppe Mazzini [electronic resource] : abolition, democracy, and radical reform / Enrico Dal Lago.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : Garrisonian abolitionism, Mazzinian democratic nationalism, and transnational comparisons -- Early attempts at democratization : the making of two radical leaders, 1805-1830 -- Exercises in media proselytism : journalism and revolutionary apostolate, 1831-1833 -- Working toward global middle-class inclusiveness : the fight for freedom from local to federal, 1833-1837 -- Confronting ideological inertias : Garrisonians, Mazzinians, and their enemies, 1838-1846 -- Baptisms of fire for new social ideas : political defeat, radical intransigence, and internationalism, 1846-1853 -- Endorsement and refusal of mainstream radicalism : Garrison's and Mazzini's times for action, 1854-1861 -- Political stalemate between opposite extremisms : Garrison's compromise and Mazzini's defeat, 1862-1870 -- Conclusion : different ends and parallel fame of two iconic radicals.

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