Ask an Italian where in the world they would most like to live‚ and the odds are that they will say “right here”. Indeed‚ most people – not just Italians – have raved about Italy since tourism began‚ and to be honest the country really does have it all: one of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in Europe; the world’s greatest hoard of art treasures (many on display in fittingly spectacular cities and buildings); a climate that is on the whole benign; and‚ most important of all for many‚ a
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Similarities 1-4 Division of Each Country 1 The Leading States 1-2 iii. Involvement of Napoleon III 2-3 iv. Failed Revolutions 3 v. Nationalism 3-4 Chapter 3: Differences 4-6 i. Leaders 4 ii. Context of Unification 4-5 iii. Great Powers 5 iv. Unitary vs. Federal States 5 v. The Goal of Each Nation 5-6 Chapter 4: Conclusion 6 Chapter 1: Introduction Both Italy and Germany became unified in the mid to late 1800s after years of unrest that started with
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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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The movement to unite Italy into one cultural and political entity was known as the Risorgimento (literally‚ "resurgence"). Giuseppe Mazzini and his leading pupil‚ Giuseppe Garibaldi‚ failed in their attempt to create an Italy united by democracy. Garibaldi‚ supported by his legion of Red Shirts-- mostly young Italian democrats who used the 1848 revolutions as a opportunity for democratic uprising--failed in the face of the resurgence of conservative power in Europe. However‚ it was the aristocratic
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‘Liberal democrats are suspicious of state power‚ yet support big government in the pursuit of economic management and social reform’. The liberal democrats were formed in 1988 from The Social Democrat party‚ set up by four ex labour members. Currently the liberal democrats have formed a coalition government with the Conservatives. Classical liberals traditionally believe in negative liberty when it comes to state power (The idea that the state should have as little intervention as possible
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10. World Society and the Nation-State by John W. Meyer‚ John Boli‚ George M. Thomas‚ and Francisco O. Ramirez * This essay begins by explaining that it is the world models of institutions and the purposes they serve—equality‚ socioeconomic progress‚ human development—are the foundations for the current nation-state order. These world models have become increasingly important in the post-war era as globalization has increased and intensified exponentially. * They then expand upon this point
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Greeks‚ Etruscans‚ and others settled in Italy The monarchy is overthrown and Rome became a Republic. Julius Caesar ruled as the dictator for 46-44 BC Rome‚ Florence and Venice prospered during the Renaissance‚ a period of renewed interest in culture. ITALY 800-600 BC Rome is founded. This marks the beginning of the Roman Kingdom. 753 BC 509 BC Augustus Caesar became the first emperor of the Roman Empire 27 BC 1200-1600 1861 Italy became a unified nation under King Victor
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Separation of Powers Separation of powers is the process of the United States government in which powers and responsibilities are divided among the federal and state governments. Powers not given to the federal government in the Constitution are given to the states. The federal government is made up of three branches: Executive branch‚ Legislative branch and Judicial branch. The Executive Branch is run by the President of the United States‚ the Vice President‚ and the Cabinet. The Cabinet is made
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extent was Mussolini an all-powerful dictator? A dictator‚ by definiton‚ is an authoritarian ruler who assumes sole power of a state. By 1926 Mussolini had achieved this ambition and established a personal dictatorship over Italy. However when considering the nature of Mussonlini’s power it is important to remember Italy still remained officially a constitutional monarchy during this period and was far less brutal and totalitarian than its German equivalent. In theory Mussolini’s power was unlimited
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DOING BUSINESS IN ITALY Appearances mean a lot to Italians; they judge a person based on the way he or she dresses and carries him or herself. The first impressions they form about someone usually are the lasting impressions. For that reason‚ one should always be respectful when greeting italians and attentive to his or her appearance when doing business in Italy. The greetings are enthusiastic‚ but formal. When greeting someone for the first time‚ one should give a handshake with direct eye
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