Revolution begins in Piedmont

Historical Context Note

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A revolution begins in Piedmont, influenced by the secret societies known as the Carbonari. It puts Charles Albert Carignan on the throne rather than the hereditary successor, Charles Felix, but Charles Albert soon turns against the rebels.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Revolution begins in Piedmont". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17799, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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