Napoleon II of France

Bismarck— “The Iron Chancellor” Otto von Bismarck, one of the most influential characters in European history brought together the birth of the German empire. Bismarck became the first chancellor of the German empire under the “leadership” of William II during the late nineteenth century (History.com, Otto Von Bismarck). He developed Germany into an economic powerhouse to even rival that of Great Britain. Through the usage of the Realpolitik and cunning intellect, he managed to unite the…

Food is arguably mankind's best friend, but also its worst enemy. How could something as insignificant as a potato divide the different social classes in France? In Tom Standage’s An Edible History of Humanity, he describes in great detail the role potatoes played in French social life. Food has played an important role in social statuses throughout history, but also a big political influence, and the deciding factor in many wars. There are many similarities between the impact of food…

man is Adolf Hitler, the chancellor of Germany during World War II. Adolf Hitler’s destructive path started with the results of World War I. The war had many ramifications such as 16 million people who died worldwide but what fueled the flame for the second World War was the deal that was struck with Germany. The effects of WWI were unlike anything that the world has ever seen and so a meeting between the leaders of England, France, Italy, and the United States. The meeting that brought these…

Revolution occured, France was in very deep debt because of their involvement in the Revolution and King Louis XVI spending. King Louis XVI thought if he taxed the poor heavily, France would escape debt. The third estate, who was being taxed, related and rioted. To help stop the revolts, a meeting was summoned and called all the estates to meet together. The Estate General was a meeting assembling the first, second, and third estates together. Even though the third estate made up 98% of France,…

In Britain many citizens honor and respect the royal family. Although their main government executive is a Prime Minister, it does not mean the Queen is not a significant leader. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch in British history and she is still going (author 1). One of her greatest qualities of a leader is her passion for her people and country. She has overseen around six hundred charities that help the public (author 3)…

rule. Mainland Europe except Russia was under French control with the leader Napoleon Bonaparte, under french control these countries received better taxes, education,…

Even though the constitution had problems, just having one was able to change how different countries saw Prussia, such as Austria (The Editors). Prussia’s defeat of Austria during the Seven Weeks War, and the defeat of France finally led to the unification of Germany and took France off from being the leading superpower at the time and showed that Prussia had what…

revolution. (http://www.ushistory.org/us/22a.asp) 13. Napoleon was a political and militant emperor of France during the nineteenth century. He improved many things during his reign, such as regulating the economy, new industries, and his Napoleonic Code. The code introduced ideas such as equality of everyone and right to their religious exercises.…

wealth, it would expand their culture and bring in new values and ideas. In this article it gives examples how England would loot the treasures of China and India on their quest on expanding their colonies. How France would take over…

I lived twenty miles from the big city of Madrid, Spain in a small town, Las Rozas. It was a cold winter day in the middle of January. “Paula veni abajo, que el chocolate se esta enfriando” said my father (Paula come down the stairs, or the hot coco will get cold). I ran down the stairs as if I was in the festival of San Fermin running from the bulls. I took a glance at my mother, who was cooking Torta de Patata, and smiled. I smiled because I was in a good place, I was with my family. What I…