Word: cavour
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...liberal experiment in Russia proved entirely inadequate and Lenin's success depended in large measure on his realization of the need of a strong hand and a temporary dictatorship. But Italy is certainly the most interesting and instructive example, for there the liberal system, introduced by Cavour, had been in operation for over 50 years. There can be no doubt that it was premature and that the country was not prepared for it. Before long the government had fallen into the hands of a comparatively small group, which frequently utilized its position for selfish ends. Even before...
History affords few opportunities for a more interesting comparison than that of the unification of Italy with the unification of Germany, and the life of Cavour with that of Bismarck. Until the middle of the last century Italy and Germany were, as has been well said, merely geographic expressions. How these "expressions" were made to apply to more than geography is a fascinating if somewhat unedifying story...
Much the some problem, it is true con-confronted Cavour and Bismarck, but it is in the difference of treatment, and particularly in the history of the two nations in the years immediately after their unification that the chief interest lies. "Italy's appetite", said Bismarck, "had grown before its teeth." He saw to it that Germany grew teeth first...
...Cavour's term of ministry in Sardinia will be the subject of Professor Langer's lecture in History 20a in Harvard 6 at 12 o'clock today. Other lectures of interest...
...Crimean War. This seemingly visionary step, which gained him many foes, was based on the expected alliance of Austria with Russia. The neutrality of Austria balked this part of the scheme but Sardinia gained two powerful friends in western Europe, and was recognized as the leading state in Italy. Cavour's repute in European diplomatic circles was tremendously enhanced...