Through his many works, Verdi reflected, and even shaped, the struggle for Italian unification known as Il Risorgimento: the Resurgence. Italy’s fragmentation had deep roots in its past.

the promise of Italian unification darkly transitions into the two world wars and fascist rule, when Italy’s idyllic vinelands “witnessed unspeakable tragedies and atrocities.” Mr. Millon ...

The choice of Turin as the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy was not random; it resulted from a series of historical, political, and strategic factors. Before unification, Turin was the ...