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Arabia and the Gulf c. 1900
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Arabia and the Gulf c. 1900
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In 1900, the heart of the Arabian peninsula was nominally controlled by the Rashidi dynasty, who, in turn, were even more nominally controlled by the Ottoman Empire. The Rashidis had prevailed in a tribal power struggle with the rival Saudis, forcing them into exile in Kuwait (1891). The main areas... More
British Indian Possessions and Protectorates 1826
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British Indian Possessions and Protectorates 1826
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Between 1806 and 1826 the East India Company continued its policy of expansion and control in India. After the Anglo-Nepal War of 1814 the Company annexed Kumaon and Garhwal , together with a collection of small states formerly allied to the Maratha Confederacy. In 1817 a large Company army invaded... More
British Indian Possessions and Protectorates 1837
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British Indian Possessions and Protectorates 1837
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The East India Company’s policy was to maintain direct and indirect control through agreements with local rulers. However, the situation relating to control was always subject to review; for instance Mysore came under direct British rule in 1836, which continued until 1881 when it reverted to the control of a... More
British Possessions and Protectorates on the Eve of the Indian Mutiny 1857
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British Possessions and Protectorates on the Eve of the Indian Mutiny 1857
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The period 1839 to 1857 was, as far as the East India Company was concerned, a frantic time of empire-building. The First Anglo-Afghan War (1839–42) saw a British defeat, followed by a terrible retribution and a return to the status quo. The annexation of Sind (1843) was announced in General... More
Central Europe in 1789
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Central Europe in 1789
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In 1789 the Habsburg dynasty ruled the Holy Roman Empire, Austria and approximately a hundred German-speaking states in Central Europe, many of which were still ruled by bishops. The Empire also embraced Hungary, Bohemia and much of Italy. Conditions varied greatly in these multiple cities; some were ruled by corrupt... More
Habsburg Dominions 1282–1815
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Habsburg Dominions 1282–1815
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The Habsburg dynasty originated in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, and the first notable Habsburg is Rudolph, who was crowned emperor of Rome in 1273, and moved the family’s power base to Austria. A series of conquests, alliances and strategic marriages meant that Habsburg family territories had soon expanded into... More
India 1805
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India 1805
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After the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1798–99) the British East India Company consolidated its strong position in South India by taking control of territory that was formerly part of the state of Mysore and its allies. After the death of Tipu Sultan in 1799 the Wodeyar family, who had ruled Mysore... More
Italy 1713–48
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Italy 1713–48
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Under the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, much of Italy passed from Spanish to Austrian control. The Papal States, which had lost much of their power during the Reformation, retained independence, along with Venice. After defeating the Ottomans, Venice had fallen into economic stagnation. Naples joined Sicily in protesting against punitive... More
Italy c. 1000
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Italy c. 1000
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By the year 1000, Italy was divided between a number of different empires, kingdoms and regional leaders In 961 Otto I of Germany had invaded the Kingdom of the Lombards, uniting the crowns of Italy and Germany, and creating the Holy Roman Empire. Lombardy was the nucleus of imperial Italy,... More
Papal States 1797–1870
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Papal States 1797–1870
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In 1797, during the French Revolutionary Wars, the Papal States signed the Treaty of Tolentino, paying a substantial armistice fee and ceding territory to the invading French. In 1798 Rome was taken by French troops, who established the Roman Republic, a satellite state of the French Republic. After the Battle... More
Rome: from Republic to Empire 27 BCE–14 CE
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Rome: from Republic to Empire 27 BCE–14 CE
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On returning to Rome following his victory in Egypt, Augustus assuaged the Roman senators’ deep-rooted suspicion of autocracy by renouncing all his powers and territories and handing them back to the Roman people. The grateful Senate granted him a province that embraced Gaul, Syria, Egypt and Cyprus. Because these territories... More
Tang Empire 750
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Tang Empire 750
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By 610, the Sui dynasty had united southern and northern China under a single administration, including a northwestern finger of territory through the Gobi Desert, along which ran the vital ‘Silk Road’ and other lucrative trade routes to Eurasia and Europe. In 618, a new ‘Tang’ dynasty, founded by provincial... More