Italian unification

Italian unification, or "Risorgimento," was the 19th-century movement that unified various Italian states and territories into the Kingdom of Italy. It involved significant political, military, and social efforts led by key figures like Giuseppe Garibaldi, Count Camillo di Cavour, and King Victor Emmanuel II. The process spanned from the early 1800s to 1871, marked by wars, uprisings, and diplomacy. The culmination came in 1861 when Italy was declared a kingdom, although Rome was only incorporated in 1870. This unification laid the foundation for modern Italy, promoting national identity and statehood.