Germany wasn't a real state either till 1871, but that didn't stop my history teacher going on and on and on about it. :/ But now that I think about it, we did learn quite a lot about France, French Revolution and everything related. And about Great Britain with the Industrial Revolution. I would have liked to learn more about other countries. :/

At least everyone still likes Italy! xD

I don't see why people shouldn't be intrested in it, I think it is interesting.