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'''Michele Amari''' ([[1806]]-[[1889]]) was an Italian patriot and historian, born at [[Palermo, Italy|Palermo]], devoted a great part of his life to the history of [[Sicily]], and took part in its emancipation; was an [[Orientalism|Orientalist]] as well; he is famous for throwing light on the true character of the [[Sicilian Vespers]]; and served as the [[Kingdom of Italy]]'s first [[minister of education]]. |
'''Michele Amari''' ([[1806]]-[[1889]]) was an Italian patriot and historian, born at [[Palermo, Italy|Palermo]], devoted a great part of his life to the history of [[Sicily]], and took part in its emancipation; was an [[Orientalism|Orientalist]] as well; he is famous for throwing light on the true character of the [[Sicilian Vespers]]; and served as the [[Kingdom of Italy]]'s first [[minister of education]]. |
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Amari became an important figure during the [[Risorgimento]]. He was a link between Prime Minister [[Camillo Benso di Cavour]] and influential Sicilians, helping to convince them to support [[Italian unification]]. Amari did so expecting Cavour to grant Sicily some regional autonomy after unification. After the the Kingdom of Italy was formed, however, Cavour betrayed Amari and Sicliy by not supporting Sicilan autonomy and allowing northern Italian politicians to block all efforts to secure it. |
Amari became an important figure during the [[Risorgimento]]. He was a link between Prime Minister [[Camillo Benso di Cavour]] and influential Sicilians, helping to convince them to support [[Italian unification]]. Amari did so expecting Cavour to grant Sicily some regional autonomy after unification. After the the Kingdom of Italy was formed, however, Cavour betrayed Amari and Sicliy by not supporting Sicilan autonomy and allowing northern Italian politicians to block all efforts to secure it. The failure to achieve this autonomy added fuel to the already existing mistust and rivalry between northern and southern Italy. This rivalry continues to play a major role in Italian society today. |
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Michele Amari (1806-1889) was an Italian patriot and historian, born at Palermo, devoted a great part of his life to the history of Sicily, and took part in its emancipation; was an Orientalist as well; he is famous for throwing light on the true character of the Sicilian Vespers; and served as the Kingdom of Italy's first minister of education.
Amari became an important figure during the Risorgimento. He was a link between Prime Minister Camillo Benso di Cavour and influential Sicilians, helping to convince them to support Italian unification. Amari did so expecting Cavour to grant Sicily some regional autonomy after unification. After the the Kingdom of Italy was formed, however, Cavour betrayed Amari and Sicliy by not supporting Sicilan autonomy and allowing northern Italian politicians to block all efforts to secure it. The failure to achieve this autonomy added fuel to the already existing mistust and rivalry between northern and southern Italy. This rivalry continues to play a major role in Italian society today.
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