A Level and IB History Revision Guides: Mr Allsop History - Italy 1849-58: The emergence of Piedmont

Italy 1849-58: The emergence of Piedmont

04/28/13 • 10 min

A Level and IB History Revision Guides: Mr Allsop History

An IB and A Level History revision podcast for students studying the unification of Italy. In this episode we explore Piedmont before and after Cavour's appointment as Prime Minister. Political aspects covered include the Statuto, the Siccardi Laws and the Connubio. Piedmont's involvement in the Crimean War is also addressed, as well as Cavour's relationship with Napoleon III. The podcast ends with a summary of the Plombieres agreement.

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