This book provides a detailed history of the unification of Italy in the 19th century. It covers the political, social, and cultural forces that led to the formation of the Italian state, as well as the challenges and setbacks along the way. The book also includes portraits of key figures in the unification movement, as well as maps and charts. An essential resource for students and scholars of Italian history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.