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.
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 of Scandinavia attacked and colonized many parts of Europe, as well expanding settlements to the New World. more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In: Austrian History
Maria Theresa must fight off Prussia and the Bourbon Family for her right to rule as Empress of Austria. more...
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...
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Royal court dress and fashions in Greece
In: Greek History
By: Lito Apostolakou
The Reign of Terror in the French Revolution
In: French History
By:
Michael Streich
Enlightenment Ideas Challenge the Old Regime
In: W European History (general)
By:
Michael Streich
In: Italian History
The Amazing Abbey Church of Saint-Denis-Paris
In: French History
By: Mary Dunn
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