Rome or Death! Garibaldi and Co. – Italy’s Ristorgimento

Course Summary

An introduction to the Italian Risorgimento—the dramatic 19th‑century movement to unify a fragmented peninsula. Explore the impact of Napoleon’s invasions, the restoration of monarchies, and the waves of uprisings and short‑lived republics that followed. Trace the rise of Piedmont, Garibaldi’s campaigns in the south, and the final steps toward unification. Along the way, meet the patriots, soldiers, politicians, writers, artists and composers whose ideas and actions shaped a nation.