Sardinia

hanged.” It was common for peasants to kill the primary leader of a particular region because it inflicted fear upon the rest of the leaders. Another instance of peasant violence occurred in Savoy. Located in the territory of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia in northern Italy. Savoy was home to a Chateau that would later be seized by peasants. “A band of about 150 persons, armed…arrived at the Chateau.” The peasants pushed on the door of the Chateau so hard it bust open. The men were…

Measles is an infectious disease caused by a type of virus in the class of viruses, paramyxoviruses. With measles, a blotchy red rash develops on the patient, starting at the head and typically moves down the body. Many symptoms are found to be a part of this disease, including fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and tiny white spots developing inside of the mouth (“Measles: MedlinePlus,” n.d.). The vaccination rates for the measles vaccines have increased throughout the years, which…

The next country to take charge of what they thought was a degrading government and establishes their ideals were the people in Vienna, the capital of the Austrian Empire. The object of their uprising was to establish a liberal constitution that abolished serfdom, and promised self-rule for the Hungarians. Their plan was successful, when the weak ruler, Emperor Ferdinand I, gave in to their requests and granted it so. Conservative minister Prince Klemens von Metternich was forced to resign when…

each location so that it would up the chances of winning the battle. Not only the Roman military but other countries militaries wanted to expand their empire and the countries did that. Between 264 to 133 BCE, the Roman Army expanded into Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Spain, Macedonia, Greece, and a vast amount of lands in Northern Africa [5]. It is important to expand the military into other countries because the diverse types of land each type of land offers diverse types of defenses. If there is…

Throughout the war the allied powers had tried different approaches at the initial landings on foreign soils, they have been pushed by rail, by air, by sea, and by parachute. Not one had been one hundred percent successful, prior to Operation Husky, the allied powers decided during the Casablanca planning conference that the primary invasion tool would be an amphibious landing with additional paratrooper forces pushed inland the night before, with hopes of knocking out axis pill boxes and…

terms gave Rome the whole island of Sicily, except the independent Greek colony Syracuse, and the island of Corsica. Shortly after the war, Rome took advantage of political instability in Carthage in the form of revolt, and annexed the island of Sardinia. (Durant 1972) Undeniably, the First Punic War led to the Second Punic War; since the Carthaginians elites wanted to believe that Carthage lost the war unjustly, and such shame must be erased with blood. We already know that Carthaginians lost…

There are many countries around the world that exist solely for the purpose of living; Italy is one of these countries. Although small in size, Italy offers an abundance of culture and historical sites to see With the Alps on the northern part of the country, it separates Italy from the rest of the European mainland. With history dating as far back as the militaristic Roman Empire, the influence of its rich culture can be found throughout Europe. Some examples of this influence include popular…

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…

The Rialto Bridge is located in Venice,a small island-like city off the coast of the Po Valley, in northeast Italy over the Grand Canal. In Venice, there are no major roadways. Instead, there are canals, or waterways that act as major roads. The Rialto Bridge was constructed by architect Antonio da Ponte, whose name means Antonio of the Bridge, curiously enough. Construction began in 1588 and ended in 1591. This bridge is made out of a white stone and is an arch bridge. The Rialto Bridge is a…

European groups fill out with a remainder of the population living in Italy, they have been bordering countries of France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia to the north they have influenced Italian culture, as they have the Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Sicily. The official language of this…