I Federati

The Federati were a patriotic and anti-Austrian secret society in Piedmont, Italy, that emerged in the early 19th century. Inspired by French revolutionary ideals, they were part of the broader movement for Italian unification, known as the Risorgimento.31

The Federati, along with other secret societies like the Carbonari, aimed to overthrow conservative regimes and foreign domination. While the Carbonari focused on liberal and patriotic ideas, the Federati's purpose was explicitly anti-Austrian. These groups played a role in early revolutionary plots in 1820 and 1821, though their efforts were often confined to single states and lacked broad popular support. The ultimate unification of Italy was achieved in 1870.234