Tag #Garibaldi

What were the main contributions and shortcomings of the House of Savoy during the unification of Italy, and how do these factors impact their current lack of public support?

The letter defends the House of Savoy's honor for their role in Italian unification, acknowledging the contributions of France and Garibaldi but highlighting the Savoy's political maneuvering and alliances. It also points out that despite flaws and crimes, the Savoy dynasty had some merits, such as Carlo Alberto's attempt to unify Italy and Vittorio Emanuele II's reliance on Cavour.