Unification of Germany and Italy (1848–1871

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  • Mazzini’s “Young Italy” Movement

    Mazzini’s “Young Italy” Movement

    Guiseppe Mazzini founded the "Young Italy" movement to advocate for a unified Italian republic. It was a key moment in spreading nationalist ideals across Italy.
  • Revolutions of 1848 – Failure of Early Nationalist Movements

    Revolutions of 1848 – Failure of Early Nationalist Movements

    The Revolutions of 1848 began with uprisings across Europe, sparked by demands for national unity, democratic reforms, and social change. The revolutions failed, but they sowed the seeds for later nationalist movements in Germany and Italy.
  • Cavour and the Kingdom of Sardinia

    Cavour and the Kingdom of Sardinia

    On this date, Count Camillo di Cavour became the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia. His diplomatic and political maneuvering set the stage for Italian unification.
  • Austro-Prussian War

    Austro-Prussian War

    On June 14, 1866, the Austro-Prussian War began. Prussia defeated Austria, leading to the exclusion of Austria from German affairs and paving the way for a more unified Germany.
  • Garibaldi and the Red Shirts

    Garibaldi and the Red Shirts

    Garibaldi and his forces, known as the Red Shirts, landed in Sicily to begin their campaign for Italian unification. They achieved major victories in southern Italy, laying the foundation for the kingdom of Italy.