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W European History


Feature Writer: Lorri Brown
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From Roman conquest to Viking invasions, the Renaissance to the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions, European Union to the War on Terror, nations in Western Europe share a common history.

Countries we will explore include Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Malta, Spain, Andora, Portugal and Gibraltar.

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Viking Society

In: Scandinavian History

Viking society was made up of three distinct classes- landowning nobles, freeman and slaves. Vikings warriors came mainly from the noble and freeman classes. more...

The Vikings

In: Scandinavian History

The Vikings of Scandinavia attacked and colonized many parts of Europe, as well expanding settlements to the New World. more...

Palace of Versailles

In: French History

Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles to keep his nobles and government officals under his control. Versailles became a symbol of absolutism throughout Europe. more...

Thomas Münzer

In: W European History (general)

Following the posting of Martin Luther's 95 Thesis, a Protestant Reformer named Thomas Münzer, rallied peasants to revolt against local government. more...

European Agriculture

In: W European History (general)

Thanks to huge population increases between 1500 to 1815, agriculture in Europe expanded with more crops and new farming techniques. more...

Austria-Hungary

In: Austrian History

Although today they are two different countries, Austria and Hungary were once joined together in a dual monarchy which lasted from 1867 through World War I. more...

War of Austrian Succession

In: Austrian History

Maria Theresa must fight off Prussia and the Bourbon Family for her right to rule as Empress of Austria. more...

Charles V

In: W European History (general)

Charles V, known as the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles I of Spain and the Duke of Burgandy, spent much of his reign fighting or making treaties with France and England. more...

All feature articles in W European History

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