Alessandro Torlonia

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Focusing on Alessandro Torlonia, this biography explores the life of a significant Italian banker and entrepreneur during the Nineteenth century. It highlights his role amid the evolving financial markets and the waning influence of the Papacy during the Italian Risorgimento. The narrative is supported by extensive historical research, including original documents from notable archives. Additionally, it critiques the financial history of the papacy, appealing to scholars interested in European elites and financial history. Torlonia emerges as a multifaceted figure in Italy's economic landscape.