The long struggle to create a unified Italy from the invasion by Napoleon in 1805 to the plebiscite of Rome in 1870. The important events are re-enacted against historic locales in Italy, showing the roles played by Mazzini, King Victor Emmanuel, Count Cavour and Garibaldi.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011336
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rome (Italy)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Unificationists
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882
History → Historical re-enactments
History → Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
People → Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)