An important historical and documentary work dedicated to one of the most controversial events of the Italian Risorgimento: the trial of Admiral Carlo Pellion di Persano following the Battle of Lissa. The volume collects unpublished documents and detailed analyses of the 1866 naval campaign. Title: 'The Trial of the Admiral of Persano'. Editor: Alberto Lumbroso, with the collaboration of Captain Romolo Piva for portraits, facsimiles and plans. Place of printing: Rome. Publisher: Fratelli Bocca Editori, His Majesty's Booksellers. Physical details: * Original marbled cover with label applied to the upper plate bearing the manuscript title and date "Montefano 31-12-08". Inside red paperback. Illustrations: The volume is enriched by a valuable reproduction of the painting of the R. Accademia Navale di Livorno depicting the Battle of Lissa. Conservation status: Well-preserved specimen, with intact period binding and perfectly legible texts. Catalogue notes: An essential work for understanding the military and political events of the young Kingdom of Italy. The presence of unpublished documents and the accurate editorial care of Fratelli Bocca make it a valuable piece for libraries specialised in military and Risorgimento history.