January 1, 2025Новая и Новейшая история / Novaia i noveishaia istoriia

“The Dead Cannot Be Saved”: Russia’s Recognition of the Kingdom of Italy, Based on Sources from the State Archive of Naples

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Russia's recognition of the Italian kingdom ratified the new political order, impacting Francis II's legitimacy.
Documents from the State Archive of Naples show how diplomatic pressures affected recognition processes.
Neapolitan envoys expressed hope for Russian support despite pressures from France and Prussia.
The study provides an alternative view on Italian unification through the lens of Bourbon diplomats' efforts.

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Analysis reveals Neapolitan diplomats' concerns over recognition of Italy in 1861, indicating geopolitical complexities.

Katsiaryna Kimlenka (2025) studied this question.

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