1.106 Piedmont-Sardinia with Christopher Storrs

About this episode

This episode explores the overlooked power of Piedmont-Sardinia during the French Revolutionary Wars and its role in Italian unification.

Wedged between France and Austria, Piedmont-Sardinia is one of the most overlooked powers of the French Revolutionary Wars. Best remembered for unifying Italy in the 19th century, this episode unpacks the kingdom's early success and unique composition. Along the way, we touch on Admiral Nelson, the Polish Partition, and debates regarding the memory of Italian unification.Thank you to Dr Christopher Storrs for making this episode possible.May 2026 Tour Limited places remaining for Grey History’s French Revolution Tour (May 2026)⁠⁠Book Your Place Here⁠⁠ The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make a one-off donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Me Send your questions, praise, and scorn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Free Bonus Episode Follow on Social…

People in this episode

Host: William Clark

Guest: Christopher Storrs

Topics covered

• French Revolutionary Wars
• Italian unification
• Piedmont-Sardinia
• Admiral Nelson
• Polish Partition

Keywords

• Piedmont-Sardinia
• French Revolutionary Wars
• Italian unification
• Admiral Nelson
• Polish Partition

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Piedmont-Sardinia

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