Comparison of the Unification of Italy and Unification of Germany
... The unification of Italy and the unification of Germany have many similarities, proving that various peoples share many qualities. Both processes of unification were triggered by nationalism, were promoted by a few key people, and faced problems after the unification was complete. For each the Italian states and the German states, unification was driven by a similar reason: nationalism. Fragmented Italy regained an interest in its old traditions of writing and philosophy. ... They felt beginning a nationalistic movement would end in liberation and unification. Germany, also divided, was tied with a common language and a common history. Many saw the disunion as a mystery, as Germany was simply war-torn after Napoleons defeat. Although the processes of unification were different, both Germany and Italy came together for nearly the same reasons. Each act of unification was triggered by the acts of only a few key people.