Risorgimento
Definition
Risorgimento refers to the period of Italian history during which several states on the Italian Peninsula united to form the Kingdom of Italy. It was a movement for Italian unification and independence from foreign rule.
Analogy
Think of Risorgimento as a puzzle where different pieces representing various Italian states come together to form a complete picture of Italy. Just like how each puzzle piece contributes to the final image, the different states joining forces during Risorgimento contributed to the formation of a unified Italy.
Related terms
Giuseppe Garibaldi: An Italian general and key figure in the Risorgimento movement, known for his military campaigns that helped unify Italy.
Camillo Benso di Cavour: An Italian statesman and prime minister who played a crucial role in the political unification of Italy during Risorgimento.
Kingdom of Sardinia: The state that played a central role in leading the process of Italian unification, with its capital at Turin.
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