The time has come for an Italian Civ. and all the great Italian culture that goes with it. Italy was a land of City-states. Then came unification in the mid-19th Century. This Civilization franchise has featured Civs for the English, Spanish, French, German, and Greek. So let's complete the set with Italian. And let's sip some wine, or some Strega. Listen to some Caruso. How would you construct Italy for Civ VII
LEADER. King Victor Emmanuel II would be an understandable choice. But I might prefer Francesco Crispi.
Crispi was Prime Minister 1887-1891& 1893-1896. Crispi was known as a Strongman. yet with a progressive trait. Relaxing anti-strike laws, enacting public health laws and legislation to protect emigrants abroad. Foreign Policy-wise Crispi was an expansionist who favored imperialism. Crispi Allied with Otto Von Bismarck of Germany in what became the Triple Alliance.
Special Buildings: Teatro Massimo(famous Opera House), University of Urbino, Barone Ricasoli(famous winery), La Pasta di Gragnano(famous pasta factory)
Special Units: Cacciatori(Infantry Unit)
LEADER. King Victor Emmanuel II would be an understandable choice. But I might prefer Francesco Crispi.
Crispi was Prime Minister 1887-1891& 1893-1896. Crispi was known as a Strongman. yet with a progressive trait. Relaxing anti-strike laws, enacting public health laws and legislation to protect emigrants abroad. Foreign Policy-wise Crispi was an expansionist who favored imperialism. Crispi Allied with Otto Von Bismarck of Germany in what became the Triple Alliance.
Special Buildings: Teatro Massimo(famous Opera House), University of Urbino, Barone Ricasoli(famous winery), La Pasta di Gragnano(famous pasta factory)
Special Units: Cacciatori(Infantry Unit)