Italy

Definition

Italy is a country located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe. Known for its rich history dating back to ancient times, it became unified as one nation only in 1861.

Related terms

Risorgimento: The political and social movement that consolidated different states of the Italian peninsula into the single state of Italy in the 19th century.

Giuseppe Garibaldi: An Italian general who played a large role in unifying Italy. He led several military campaigns that contributed to the consolidation of different states into a single Italian nation.

Kingdom of Sardinia: A state in Southern Europe which existed from the early 14th until the mid-19th century. It was the nucleus for Risorgimento and unification of Italy.