Countries that no Longer Exist - The History of the Cisalpine Republic (History of Italy)

The Cisalpine Republic was a short-lived political entity that emerged in Northern Italy during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. After the victories against Austria in the Upper Italian campaign, which were decisive for the outcome of the First Coalition War, Napoleon proclaimed the Cisalpine Republic on 29 June 1797 as one of many Sister Republics.

The Cisalpine Republic played a pivotal role in the dissemination of revolutionary ideals and the implementation of progressive reforms in Northern Italy during the era of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. While its existence was relatively short, the republic's influence contributed to broader transformations in the region's political and social landscape, leaving a lasting impact on Italy's future trajectory.

Contents of this Video:
00:00 Intro
00:07 Proclamation by Napoleon
00:17 French Sister Republics
00:39 The Cisalpine Constitution
01:13 Treaty of Campo Formio
01:28 Early Stages of the new Republic
01:59 Treaty and Negotiations with France
03:05 Alexandre Berthier
03:35 Guillaume Brune
04:33 Claude-Joseph Trouvé
04:55 The Second Constitution
05:10 Joseph Fouché
05:33 Instability of the Cisalpine Republic
06:05 War of the Second Coalition
06:38 Treaty of Lunéville
06:53 Consulta of Lyon

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