Wanderings in Corsica: Its History and Its Heroes. Vol. 2 of 2

"Wanderings in Corsica: Its History and Its Heroes. Vol. 2 of 2" by Ferdinand Gregorovius is a historical exploration of Corsica that captures the spirit of its people and their land in the 1800s. Through travel and observation, the book unearths the stories etched into Corsica's landscape, moving from Bastia through Nebbio toward San Fiorenzo, revealing the island's beauty while also acknowledging its legacy of conflict with the Genoese. The narrative highlights Corsica's important eras and figures like Pasquale Paoli, explores unique aspects of Corsican culture involving music and traditions tied to death, and seeks to understand the Corsican identity through its historical tragedies.