Listed History

Tag: Southern Europe

  • The Unification of Italy

    Summary The Unification of Italy in the 19th century led to the creation of a single, united Italian state, replacing the previous fragmented states. Figures like Count Camillo di Cavour played pivotal roles, employing diplomacy, military actions, and political strategies. The Risorgimento, a series of mid-19th century wars, was crucial, resulting in the defeat of…

  • The Renaissance in Europe

    Summary The Renaissance, spanning from the 14th to the 17th century, marked a transformative era in Europe, characterized by a revival of classical learning, arts, and sciences. This period saw the rediscovery of Greek and Roman culture, the advent of new technologies like the printing press, and a shift towards individualism that spurred advancements in…

  • The Fall of The Roman Empire

    Summary The fall of the Roman Empire was a gradual process influenced by a combination of internal and external factors, including economic decline, political corruption, and invasions by barbarian tribes. Facts Economic decline was a primary cause of the fall of the Roman Empire, as the empire’s size outgrew its economic capacity, resulting in widespread…

  • Italy

    Geographical location: Southern Europe Bordering countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and the microstates San Marino and the Vatican City Landscape: Shaped like a boot and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea Climate: Ranges from warm and humid in the south to cold and snowy in the north Population: Nearly 60 million people Capital city: Rome Other…