In July 1897 , he carried out a series of tests at La Spezia , in his home country , for the Italian government .
Numerous additional demonstrations followed , and Marconi began to receive international attention .
In July 1897 , Marconi carried out a series of tests at La Spezia , in Marconi 's home country , for the Italian government .
Numerous additional demonstrations followed , and Marconi began to receive international attention .