After reading the UNIT 2 PDF that we were given on the rise of nationalism, I have been led to understand that the Italian state was started with Romantic ideals. In the essay it states that, "Political power was now in the hands of those Italians who had fought for unification under the banner of the House of Savoy" (National Independence 1). This shows us that the new government was led by people that had a common history, or mindset. This new government can be seen as a direct correlation to that which is Romantic Government. It is later stated that the government that the Italians set up was a constitutional monarchy, with a parliament, and a lower parliament, all appointed by the king. (National Independence 1) This definitely shows that this new government is not one of a liberal nature, for in a liberal government, the people choose who represents them.
~Mikl
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