Coastal land Napoleon offered to San Marino in 1797

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In 1797, during his campaign in Italy, Napoleon Bonaparte offered to expand San Marino's territory and provide access to the Adriatic Sea. The leaders of San Marino politely declined the offer, fearing that acquiring more land would make them a target for future retaliation by other powerful neighboring states.

Collection: proposals - Tags: san-marino, 1797 - Source: reddit.com