The Unification of Italy

The unification of Italy, completed in 1861, was a complex political and social process that combined separate kingdoms and states into a single nation. Driven by leaders like Giuseppe Garibaldi, Count Cavour, and King Victor Emmanuel II, it involved diplomacy, military campaigns, and popular support. The movement aimed to eliminate foreign influence and regional divisions, creating a unified Italian identity. Key events included the conquest of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies and the annexation of various territories. This unification laid the foundation for modern Italy, fostering national pride and political coherence in the peninsula.