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Young Italy

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noun

  1. a political society in Italy advocating the unification of Italy, founded by Mazzini in 1831 to replace the Carbonari.


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After founding an organization known as Young Italy in 1831, Giuseppe Mazzini began promoting a sense of shared Italian identity and encouraged his supporters to dedicate their lives to their nation.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

One of the great nationalist thinkers was an Italian, Giuseppe Mazzini, whose Young Italy movement inspired comparable movements all over Europe in the 1830s.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2020

In 1834 he took part with Mazzini in the Young Italy demonstrations, and for aiding in an attempt to seize Genoa he was condemned to death.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

Young Italy, Association of, founded by Mazzini, 63.

From The Liberation of Italy by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn

Thus two or three years were passed, when, through the efforts of sundry Italian governments, the authorities of Berne resolved to disperse the Association of Young Italy.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 10 European Leaders by Lord, John

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