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"Emmanuel II: The Symbolic Figure of Italian Unification" Roma - Piazza di Venezia
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"Emmanuel II: The Symbolic Figure of Italian Unification" Roma - Piazza di Venezia. Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, 1910 Giuseppe Garibaldi helping Victor Emmanuel II put on the boot of Italy, 1860 The Great Monument To Vittorio Emanuele Inaugurated Yesterday In Turin (colour litho) Vittorio Emanuele II, 1867. Creator: Cesare Bernieri Victor Emmanuel, c1870, (1890). Creator: Unknown S. Margherita Ligure, c1900 Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878), King of Italy Victor Emanuel, King of Sardinia, 19th century. Artist: DJ Pound Victor Emmanuel II, King of Italy (1900) Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Giacomo Brogi Victor Emmanuel II, King of Italy The monument to Victor Emmanuel II in Rome, 19th century. Artist: Giuseppe Sacconi In the heart of Roma's bustling Piazza di Venezia stands a magnificent tribute to one man who played a pivotal role in shaping modern-day Italy – Victor Emmanuel II. This grand monument erected in his honor in 1910 symbolizes not only his reign but also represents the unification and strength that he brought to the nation. During the tumultuous period leading up to Italian unification in the mid-19th century known as Risorgimento or "Resurgence, " it was Giuseppe Garibaldi who stood beside Victor Emmanuel as they fought for a united country. A powerful image captured from that era showcases Garibaldi assisting him with putting on the symbolic boot that represented an amalgamation of various regions into one cohesive entity. The significance and impact made by this revered leader are further exemplified by the numerous artistic depictions of Victor Emmanuel II.