Partenopean Republic

The Partenopean Republic was a short-lived revolutionary government established in Naples in 1799 during the broader context of the French Revolution. Influenced by ideas of liberty and democracy, it aimed to replace traditional monarchical rule with a republic. The movement was driven by local elites and supported by French revolutionary troops, but it lasted only a few months before opposing forces restored the monarchy. The republic reflects a period of political upheaval in Italy, marked by struggles between revolutionary ideals and conservative restoration efforts.