History A-Level
irredentism
What irredentism means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of irredentism
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The desire to annex Italian-speaking lands such as Trentino and Trieste, which continued to challenge the nation-state.
Topics that use irredentism
- Paper 2, Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 - 4 Consolidating the Kingdom of Italy, 1861–70 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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- constitutional monarchy
- Franco-Prussian War
- Great-power diplomacy and alliances
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