The First Italian War of Independence was a conflict in 1848-1849 that aimed to unify Italy and end Austrian control.
Capture of Rome Explained
The Capture of Rome refers to the event in 1870 when Italian forces seized control of the city, leading to the unification of Italy.
Battle of Solferino Explained
The Battle of Solferino was a major conflict during the Second Italian War of Independence in 1859, resulting in a decisive victory for the Franco-Sardinian alliance against the Austrian Empire.
Expedition of the Thousand Explained
The Expedition of the Thousand was a successful military campaign led by Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1860 to unify Italy.
The Leopard Summary
The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa is a classic Italian novel that explores the decline of the Sicilian aristocracy during the Risorgimento.