History of the Unification of Italy (1815-1918) with Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)

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History of the Unification of Italy (1815-1918)
Instructor: Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)
August 29 - September 12 (3 Sessions)
Saturdays, 10:00AM - 11:30AM ET
Virtual va Zoom

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Course Description: Explore the dramatic story of Italian unification, from the early nationalist movements of the nineteenth century to the creation of a unified state and the completion of its territorial ambitions. Participants will examine the roles of influential figures including Joachim Murat, Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi, while exploring the revolutionary movements, wars, diplomatic alliances, and foreign interventions that shaped Italy's future.

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ABOUT Dr. Michele Zanobini

Dr Michele Zanobini studied Classics at the University of Florence (BA 2006; MA’s 2008) before attending Johns Hopkins University, where he was awarded a second Master’s degree in Classics as well as a PhD in German and Romance Languages and Literatures (2016). He then moved to Glasgow (UK), where he currently serves as teacher of Latin, Greek and Classical Studies at the Glasgow Academy and tutor of History and Italian Studies at the University of Strathclyde.

Michele’s research is interdisciplinary and ranges from ancient tragedy to the intersections of music and literature, Renaissance and Dante studies. His articles and Academic contributions feature in leading national and international peer-reviewed Academic journals.

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Event Date
Starts:
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00am EDT

Ends:
Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:30am EDT

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History of the Unification of Italy (1815-1918) with Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)

Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies

Johns Hopkins Hospitals and Medical Institutions: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/human-resources/benefits/tuition-assistance

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers/professional-development

Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your university eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for each course. Complete eligibility details can be found here.

Withdrawals & Refunds:

100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.

No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.

For single-session courses:
100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.

Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.

History of the Unification of Italy (1815-1918) with Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)

Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies

Johns Hopkins Hospitals and Medical Institutions: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/human-resources/benefits/tuition-assistance

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers/professional-development

Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your university eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for each course. Complete eligibility details can be found here.

Withdrawals & Refunds:

100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.

No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.

For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.

Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.

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For single-session courses:
100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.