Concert of Europe

appear now to my front, or on my right, or my left?”-Napoleons military maxim number eight The battle of Waterloo on the 18th June 1815 ended Napoleon’s dreams of European domination. His defeat resulted in the concert of Europe, an early European Union, and the rise of a new, reborn Europe in its new laws and reforms . Thus, the battle of Waterloo is seen as a very important and interesting point in history. However, its true events are complex and confusing as with three different armies,…

After the defeat of Napoleon I, the Allies needed to redraw the map of Europe. This plan was drawn in the Treaty of Vienna in 1815 which created a new balance of power. For example, the Allies reduced France to her prewar borders and she had given up territories which was conquered by Napoleon I. Moreover, the Allies strengthened the states bordering France as a barrier against the renewal of French aggression. The settlement of 1815 undertaken by the Allies was harsh to France and the…

World War One would be the first time you would see countries around the world declare war on each other and fight for 4 years 3 months and 2 weeks. In the early 1900’s, many of the Europe countries wanted to show the other countries who has the greater strength. Over the years the build of war was on the brink in Europe but the assassination Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 the heir to the Austria-Hungarian would be the leading cause of World War One. Austria-Hungary would declare war…

try to get you to know some interesting aspects of this amazing country. Portugal, also known as the Portuguese Republic, is the westernmost country of Europe. With a long coastline, a warm climate and beautiful, sandy beaches the country attracts millions of tourists every year. The capital city, Lisbon, is one of the oldest in Western Europe and is built on seven hills, just like Rome. In 1775 the city was hit by a very large earthquake which caused fires and even a tsunami. Most of the city…

“most gruesome and blood shedding war of all” by historians, began with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, who was the royal prince of Hungary. World War I, also known as the First World War or the Great War, was a global war which took place in Europe that started on 28th July 1914 and lasted until 11th November 1918. By the end of the battle, more than 9 million soldiers, plus an extra 21 million civilians died as a result of…

beginning of the war in 2011, 250,000 Syrians have been killed, 4.2 million Syrians have registered as refugees, and 7.6 million Syrians have been internally displaced. With the recent increase in the amount of Syrian immigrants, many are fleeing to Europe and America. These immigrants are entering the European countries illegally, causing conflict amongst the people; and without these immigrants being vetted while entering the country, the governments cannot confidently state that everyone…

MONACO Monaco or officially the Principality of Monaco is a sovereign city state, microstate and country located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. France borders the country on three sides while the other side borders the Mediterranean Sea. The country is divided into four areas: Monaco-Ville (the old city), the Condamine (port quarter), Monte-Carlo (business and recreation), and Fontvieille (recreation and light industry). Monaco The area of Monaco is only 499 acres. Monaco is…

Romanticism was a literary movement that traveled in every country of Europe, the United States, and Latin America that lasted from approximately 1750 to 1870. The Romantic Era reached France around the 18th century. This movement was born in the setting full of revolution and wars that caused tension and doubt on the security of the age of reason. Pessimism overwhelmed the views of hope and optimism. Romanticism was against total order that characterized the idea of Classicism and 18th century…

8/5/17-Saturday CTP: Public vs. Private Spheres The nineteenth century guided strong turbulence to the western community. The industrial revolution and democratic ideals swept throughout Europe and changed the daily lives of citizens among all levels. The citizens consisted of strong, innovate, resourceful women, who would later lay the groundwork for those who had special qualities and interest such as music. Music and women eventually…

**In January 2015, a video of South Korean pop band B1A4 hugging three Muslim girl at concert went viral after it was posted online. In the video, the band members are shown bringing fans wearing Islamic headscarves up on stage during an event in Kuala Lumpur last weekend, crooning to them, with one band member kissing a fan on the forehead…