Medieval Europe and the Rise of Islam: A Historical Timeline
Where Did Germanic Tribes Live?
They lived to the north of the Roman Empire.
Why Did Theodosius Divide the Empire Between His Sons?
To make it easier to defend.
Who Was the Last Emperor of the Western Empire? When Was He Deposed?
He was Romulus Augustulus.
Name and Write About the Smaller Kingdoms
- Franks, in France.
- Visigoths, in Spain.
- Ostrogoths and Lombards in Italy.
- Angles and Saxons in Britain.
Who Were the Visigoths?
They entered the Roman Empire at the end of the 4th century to escape from the Huns.
Read MoreSir Arthur Conan Doyle, British Empire and Detective Fiction History
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh. He studied medicine but was also interested in politics, spiritualism, logic, and reason. He had great success in writing, and his books are widely known. He is famous for creating Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The two characters first appeared in A Study in Scarlet, which was published in Beeton’s Christmas Annual. In 1890, the second Sherlock Holmes novel, The Sign of Four, was published, firmly establishing Holmes and Watson
Read MoreRestoration, Liberalism, and Nationalism in 19th Century Europe
Restoration, Liberalism, and Nationalism
1. Political Developments 1815-1870
In Europe and America, a number of decisive events took place between 1815 and 1870. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, both the Ancien Régime and absolute monarchy were restored in Europe. Some people opposed this political reaction and demanded the rights and freedoms that they had gained during the French Revolution. As a result, the 19th century was characterised by regular revolts and revolutions that eventually
Read MoreSpanish Transition to Democracy After Franco’s Death
Spanish Transition to Democracy
The term ‘Transition’ refers to the period between General Franco’s death in November 1975 and the establishment of a liberal democracy in Spain. A key aspect of the Spanish Transition was that it utilized the institutions Franco had created. Franco’s succession law appointed Prince Juan Carlos of Bourbon as his successor in 1969. Upon Franco’s death in 1975, Juan Carlos became king, following Franco’s procedures. The fundamental Francoist laws remained in effect,
Read MoreLate Middle Ages: Famine, Plague, Revolt, and Hundred Years’ War
Unit 4: The Later Middle Ages (1290-1485)
The Great European Famine (1315-1322)
The Great European Famine, lasting from 1315 to 1317 (and in some places until 1322), was the first of several crises to strike Northern Europe in the early 14th century. It caused millions of deaths, approximately 20% of the population, and marked a clear end to a period of prosperity. Starting with bad weather in the spring of 1315, widespread crop failures continued through 1316 until the summer harvest of 1317. Europe
Basque Political Parties, Autonomy and Civil War
Basque Political Parties and the Path to Autonomy
Right-Wing Parties: The Re/Comunion Tradicionalista, primarily Carlists, held significant influence in Navarre and Araba. They had paramilitary forces known as requetés. Other right-wing groups included Monarchists (Renovación Española, led by Calvo Sotelo) and CEDA (led by José María Gil Robles).
Nationalist Parties: The PNV (Basque Nationalist Party) was a moderate Catholic party, the most powerful in the Basque Country (BC), with influence
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