How would unification by the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1860 affect Italian naval development and the Mediterranean balance of power?
Short answerIndustrial and infrastructure development could become more evenly distributed, although no specific naval outcome is established.
NotesIf the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies unified Italy in 1860, southern industry could receive greater political support. Existing infrastructure and financial incentives would still favor development in the north. A royal family and ruling class drawn from the south would add pressure to invest there as well. More even industrial and infrastructure development is the suggested result, with the effects on the fleet and Mediterranean balance left open.