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11. Italy (1815–1871) and Germany (1815–1890

This section looks at the political developments in both Italy and Germany after 1815 which led to their unification.

Note this section is currently being written - it should be finished by end of February 2023

Specifically, this section examines:

Italy

  • Italy 1815 - 1849: the impact of Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna, the 1848 revolutions
  • The steps to unification of Italy under Cavour and Garibaldi after 1849 to 1871

Germany

  • Germany 1815 - 1849: impact of Congress of Vienna and 1848 revolution
  • The rise of Prussia
  • The actions of Bismark in unifying Germany up to 1871
  • Bismarck's domestic policies 1871 to 1890
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