The Early Settlement of Italy on Dipity.
Events Important to the Italian History
Many changes have occurred throughout the history of Italy. Even with facing many obstacles, Italy managed to remain patriotic and keen for unification throughout the country. It all began in 56 BC when Julius Caesar became one of the most powerful generals, amiable conquerors and capable administrators within the country of Italy. He expanded the Empire north of Italy through what is now known as modern France, Britain and Germany. He became a ruler of Italy by establishing a dictatorship in 46 BC, but two years later was assassinated. Advancing to a few centuries later, the Renaissance era was established in the 1400s. The introduction of the Italian Renaissance began when the northern cities of Italy began the development of intellectual and artistic ideas, which quickly spread into Northern Europe. Florence, Italy flourished as an artists’ haven due to the encouragement of the Medici family. To this day the Renaissance influence the way of like all around the world, whether it is involved with the society, culture or art. In 1848, the revolution of Italy consisted of a series of revolutions that broke out. This caused many states to implement new constitutions, such as the constitutional monarchy of Piedmont. As Piedmont went to war with Austria over the possessions of Italy, Piedmont lost but the country survived under Victor Emanuel II. This result was seen as the natural rallying point for Italian unity. However, the unification of Italy did not occur until 1871. Giuseppe Garibaldi and Giuseppe Mazzini, who were radical Italian nationalists, were supported by the conservative monarchists, Count Camile Cavour and Victor Emmanuel II, in establishing a united Italian state. Unity was declared in 1871 following the series of wars and the establishment of the parliament in Rome. When World War I happened in 1915, the unified Italy allied with Germany and Austria-Hungary. However their entry into the war allowed them to remain neutral. Although missing out on certain advantages and the Treaty of London, Italy entered the war and opened a new front. Due to the strains and failures of the war, Italian loyalty was pushed to the limits and socialists were blamed for many things, causing them to abandon their alliance with the allies. Even though socialist were to blamed for many things throughout the war, the success of socialism continued to grow within Italy. Benito Mussolini started a National Fascist Party back in October 1922 in order to stop their success. He was appointed by King Victor Emmanuel III as prime minister of Italy in order to try and control the situation. Being given power, Mussolini banned opposing political parties, controlled the society and created a dictatorship within Italy. After Mussolini was killed, Italy abolished the monarchy and became the Italian Republic that we know today.
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