The Unification of Italy – In Person

To the surprise of many, the country of Italy has a much briefer “national” history compared to the United States of America. Why and how did this boot-shaped piece of geography, so divided by dialects and regional borders eventually unite? This lecture will take a deep look at 19^th century Italy and its efforts to be independent of larger powers like Spain, France, and Austria, and become a united nation. Presented by Alexander Clemente.