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French Take Rome - 3
After taking Rome from Garibaldis Republicans, the French commander general Oudinot replaces the papal arms and addresses the people
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1849 Addresses Oudinot Papal Replaces Republicans Taking
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July 1849: A Pivotal Moment in the Unification of Italy - French Take Rome III This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the unification of Italy, as French Commander General Oudinot addresses the people of Rome following the takeover of the city from Garibaldi's Republicans. The French army, under the command of General Oudinot, had successfully defeated the Roman Republic on July 3, 1849, marking the end of the short-lived republic and paving the way for the eventual unification of Italy. In this photograph, Oudinot stands proudly atop a balcony overlooking the crowd, his military uniform adorned with the tricolor cockade of the French Republic. The papal arms, which had been displayed prominently on the city walls, have been replaced with the French flag. The people of Rome, a mix of hope and trepidation, gather below, uncertain of what the future holds. The events of 1849 were a turning point in Italian history. The Roman Republic, established in 1848, had been a beacon of hope for Italian nationalists, who saw it as a step towards a unified Italian state. However, the republic was short-lived, and its fall marked the beginning of a new chapter in the Italian unification process. Oudinot's address to the people of Rome was a significant moment in this chapter. He assured them that the French would respect their rights and liberties, and that they would be governed by a constitutional regime. While some Italians saw the French intervention as a step towards unification, others viewed it as a foreign occupation. The tension between these two perspectives would continue to shape Italian politics for years to come. This photograph, taken from the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Italian history, and serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous path towards the unification of Italy.
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