Italian 1848 Revolutions - 3 Minute History

In the 19th century, Italy was fragmented under Austrian influence. The rise of liberalism and nationalism led to the formation of secret revolutionary groups like the Carbonari. Giuseppe Mazzini founded Young Italy to unify the peninsula, but faced failed revolts. Pius IX's liberal reforms inspired further uprisings, notably in Sicily. The 1848 revolutions saw Milan and Venice rise against Austrian rule, leading to the first Italian war of unification under Charles Albert.

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