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During the late eighteenth to early twentieth century strong nation states developing in both Germany and in Italy were built upon the ideals of nationalism. Nationalism by definition is the bonding of people by a common language, history, tradition, beliefs, and goals. The concept of Nationalism originated with the French Revolution and with Napoleon, who helped it spread throughout Europe. As it took hold of urban societies of the late eighteenth century, people began to transfer their allegiance from a monarchy to a country and to put national interests above all considerations. Nationalism provided people with a sense of belonging and power, as well as a connection to the state without the use of a singular representative such as a king. Nationalism was generally associated with liberal ideals, through the justification of nationalistic tendencies, urban workers and members of the middle class have the potential to establish a republicanized country, disrupting the delicate......

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