Kingdom of Sardinia

The Kingdom of Sardinia was a state in Italy that existed from the early 19th century until the unification of Italy in 1861. It included the island of Sardinia and parts of northwestern Italy, notably the region of Piedmont. The kingdom played a crucial role in the Risorgimento, the movement to unify Italy. Under the leadership of figures like Count Camillo di Cavour and King Victor Emmanuel II, it expanded its influence and territory. The kingdom ultimately became the foundation of the modern Italian state, paving the way for the unification of the diverse Italian states into one nation.