A Historical Map of Italy

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Like Germany, “Italy” didn’t exist as a nation-state until the mid-to-late 1870s. Before unification, a handful of kingdoms, duchies and principalities dotted the Italian peninsula. Knowing which your ancestor lived in is key to researching your Italian genealogy. This historical map of Italy tells part of the story. Courtesy the David Rumsey Map Collection Italian View Website VIP Subscription

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