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Title: Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899
Author : magazine Harper
Release Date : January 30, 2011
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles,Books,Lifestyle & Home,
Pages : * pages
Size : 709 KB

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Early in July, 1796, the eyes of all Europe were turned to Mantua. Around its walls these decisive battles were to be fought which were to establish the fate of Italy. This bulwark of Lombardy was considered almost impregnable. It was situated upon an island, formed by lakes and by the expansion of the river Mincio. It was approached only by five long and narrow causeways, which were guarded by frowning batteries. To take the place by assault was impossible. Its reduction could only be accomplished by the slow, tedious, and enormously expensive progress of a siege.