The unification of Italy in the 19th century was a complex process that saw the consolidation of multiple Italian states into a single nation-state. Led by figures like Giuseppe Garibaldi, Camillo Benso di Cavour, and King Victor Emmanuel II, the movement gained momentum through diplomatic maneuvers, military campaigns, and popular uprisings. Key events included the Risorgimento, the role of the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont, and the annexation of territories like Lombardy, Venetia, and the Papal States. Ultimately, Italy was unified under a constitutional monarchy in 1861, although it faced challenges such as regional disparities and the question of Rome's status as the capital.
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