While reorganizing Europe, Metternich wanted to implement an Italian League based on the German Confederation to extend Austria's control over Italy. As well as to force the reactionary states to implement reforms to deny nationalists appeal. But he was denied this chance as the Pope and Savoy's (as well as the other Hapsburg princes) didn't want to sacrifice further control of their autonomy to Austria.
How could he establish this league and what effects would it have on Italian history?
How could he establish this league and what effects would it have on Italian history?