… decisive battle of the Franco-Prussian war and effectively witnessed the capitulation of France to Germany. The resulting abdication of Napoleon III and end of the second empire resulted in a power vacuum. IN response to this a general election (with…

… " ("Here we make Italy -- or die!" Guiseppe Garibaldi, at the battle of Calatafimi, in Sicily, 15th May 1860) The Risorgimento is the process by which the modern country of Italy was forged from a collection of individual Italian States linked only…

… was born on August 15,1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica. He was the greatest hero of France. His family had moved there from Italy in the 16th century. His original name was Napoleone and his original nationality was Corsican-Italian. Him in REALITY despised…

… picture of classical music. One would have to also sample Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, and others to get a more rounded view. Similarly, numerous perspectives on the theories that try to explain the Industrial Revolution must be considered, if one wants…

… evening of April 20th, 1889 a child was born in the small town of Branau, Austria. The name of the child was Adolf Hitler. He was the son a Customs official Alois Hitler, and his third wife Klara. As a young boy Adolf attendated church regulary and…

… demonstrates the power and influence of group pressure on individuals. Members of a History class learning about World War II, question the teacher, Mr. Ross, why didn't any countries stand up against the Nazis. He cannot find the perfect answer.…

… and cruel entertainment in the amphitheatre. It has been suggested that the games served the dual purpose of providing entertainment for the people and maintaining the political status quo." In today's society, the killing of humans and animals…

… created German feelings of revenge and dislike towards the victorious countries. This feeling of revenge felt by Germany, in addition with the social atmosphere of Europe, led to a second World War in the September of 1939, just 11 years after the…

… in the Russian civil war of 1918-21. They include aims, geography, foreign intervention, leadership and support. The first three will be examined in detail. <Tab/>The Bolsheviks had one aim: to take over the government and create…

… the European Union concessions in a number of key negotiating areas. Prime Minister Leszek Miller and his team hope through more accommodating positions on migration of workers and foreign ownership of farmland to catch up with the protracted EU accessio…