In the second century B.C. Rome became the prominent power in Central Italy. The people of Rome achieved this feat through a series of warfare‚ and diplomacy. Whether attacking or defending they fought with organization‚ quality in leadership‚ ability‚ and discipline. In fact‚ they used these traits in virtually all aspects of their lives. The success of the Romans started with their organization within the city. Almost all citizens could vote‚ and after plebeians were allowed to hold office
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Introduction Italy is a powerful and astonishing country. From the elite and powerful Roman Empire‚ to the majestic order of the Vatican City and dedication to Roman Catholicism and the Pope‚ Italy is definitely a country that has had a prominent impact on the rest of the world. Canali & DeCarlo (2009) characterize Italy as a country full of dynamic heritage. Full of passion‚ Italy has potential to satisfy the appetite of any tourist‚ enthusiast or historian. Urbanization‚ elegance‚ ancient
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Italy began imperialism for similar reasons at that time. During the 1800’s the threat of war through Europe over Africa was growing bigger‚ they needed to take untouched resources such as gold‚ iron and ivory. Italy colonized to build new industries‚ trying to pick up resources as much as they can to settle in their own country. Italy wanted resources badly‚ so they conquered more land in the south and the east‚ so they had a backup plan for whatever actions like the bombing. So as I said before
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Italy is one of the most beautiful countries to visit because of their ancient architecture‚ culture‚ food‚ and wine. This country has been known for its history which is one of the most important cultural and social developments in the Mediterranean area. The first group of people who lived in Italy were called the Etruscans. Then‚ the Greeks were the second group of people who inhabited this country before the Roman Empire started. The empire ruled over Italy for many centuries. After this‚ Italy
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Kelli Allen Mrs. Sharp Essay three Religion in Italy is one of the most important factors on a native’s lifestyle. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion of Italy followed by Islam‚ primarily Sunni‚ other Christian descents‚ and Mormons. An article written by World Trade Press stated‚ “Italy‚ and especially Rome‚ is home to some of the most magnificent and revered churches‚ shrines‚ tombs‚ and relics of the martyrs in the whole of Christendom.” Italy’s capital is a hot spot for
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THIS WAS LIMITED TO UNDER 500 words--and WAS AN ESSAY ANSWER (TIMED) FOR A MIDTERM EXAM Question: Describe the importance of the Renaissance in Italy. Answer: The Renaissance‚ literally the "rebirth‚" was just that to Italy. As the Middle Ages came to a close‚ so too did the overshadowing gloom finally subsidize in Italy--and eventually Europe. The new view on human existence spread like wild fire and spawned a rekindled "secular" approach that embraced the Individualist movement (the "successful
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The Political Unification of Italy Italian unification‚ “il Risorgimento‚” or "The Resurgence" was the political and social movement that aggregated different states of the Italian peninsula into the single state of Italy in the 19th century. For the sake of brevity and personal interest I’m only going to be discussing the military achievements that led to such a successful “Risorgimento!” Most scholars agree that the years‚ 1815-1871‚ are the years in which “il Risorgimento” occured. From the
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On July 28th‚ 1914‚ the first great world war broke out with Italy being a part of it. The country declared war on Austria-Hungary on May 23rd‚ 1915. They fought alongside the allied powers consisting of France‚ Great Britain‚ and many other countries. This four-year-long war was very tragic‚ taking many loved ones with it. The Italians mostly fought against Austria-Hungary during World War I. The two countries fought along the northern border near the Italian Alps and the Isonzo river. The Italian
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June of 1805 into Napoleonic rule. He went on to play a vital role in the unification of Italy up until 1850. Although many of his endeavours failed‚ and he made mistakes that may even have backfired on his goal of Italian unification‚ he did play an important role. This was not so much directly‚ however‚ as through the influence he had‚ and the ideas he brought out of the shadows. Mazzini aimed to unite Italy‚ and made a lot of failed attempts to do so. He had a vision of an independent nation of
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about 130 kilometers south of Rome - Italy; one mile west of the town of Cassino and about 1700 feet above sea level. Montecassino is considered famous for being the place where Benedict of Nursia founded 529 around of his first monastery‚ home of the Benedictine order. Also‚ it is known to be a place where several battles towards the end of the Second World War were fought. However‚ one can say that the battle of Montecassino is probably the most important in Italy. The battle of Montecassino‚ also
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