Exploring World History: The Unification of Italy

This course is for those that would like to know more about the history of Italy and the unification of the country.

This coulse will guide you through the complex and pivotal period of the Risorgimento, transforming a collection of disparate states into a unified Italy. You will learn about the key political, social, and military events from the late 18th to the mid-19th century, understand the roles of influential figures like Mazzini, Cavour, and Garibaldi, and analyze the interplay of nationalism, liberalism, and diplomatic maneuvering that ultimately forged the modern Italian nation.

This course focuses on learning and exploration without any formal exams or qualifications. Our classroom-based lessons are enhanced by Google Classroom, our online learning space accessible through your secure Leicesterlearns account. You'll work with your tutor to track your progress using an Individual Learning Plan, and you'll have the opportunity to reflect briefly on your learning, receiving helpful feedback and suggestions for improvement. To ensure a successful learning experience for everyone, we ask that you arrive promptly for each lesson and aim for at least 80% attendance. Finally, at the end of the course, we'll invite you to share your feedback through a short online survey on Google Classroom.

There are no specific entry requirements to join this course

This course leads to other world history courses