The Birth of a Nation: Italy’s Tumultuous Risorgimento
Imagine a land of ancient ruins, sun-drenched vineyards, and vibrant cities, yet fragmented into a patchwork of kingdoms, duchies, and papal states, each with its own ruler, laws, and currency. This was Italy for centuries, a beautiful but politically fractured peninsula ripe for a seismic shift. The 19th century would witness a fervent dream ignite: … Read more