The Treaty of Turin

The Treaty of Turin, signed in 1860, was an agreement between the Kingdom of Sardinia and France that defined territorial boundaries after the Second Italian War of Independence. In this treaty, France received Nice and Savoy in exchange for supporting Sardinia's efforts to unify Italy. This agreement enhanced Italian nationalism and helped pave the way for the unification of Italy, which was completed in 1871. The treaty is significant because it not only altered regional borders but also reflected the shifting power dynamics in Europe during the 19th century.