From St. Petersburg to Naples: A Historical Analysis of Russo-Neapolitan Diplomacy during the Risorgimento
I.V. Kanel
Abstract:<p>The article analyzes Russo-Neapolitan relations in the context of the Risorgimento — a period of Italian unification marked by significant social and political changes in 19th-century Europe. We explore how the geopolitical situation, particularly following the Franco-Austrian War of 1805-1806, catalyzed Neapolitan closeness with the Russian Empire, viewed as a potential protector against aggression from France and Austria. Amidst instability, Neapolitan leadership sought reforms, including … Show more
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