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The Wars of Italian Independence were a series of conflicts fought between 1848 and 1871 in which various Italian states sought to unify and gain... Read more
The Battle of Castillon was the final major conflict of the Hundred Years' War between France and England. The battle was fought on July 17, 1453,... Read more
The Schengen Agreement is a cornerstone of the European Union's border policy, which allows for the free movement of people across most of the EU... Read more
Au revoir is a common French phrase that translates to 'goodbye' in English. While it may seem like just another way of saying goodbye, the use of... Read more
France played a key role in the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The French representative, René Cassin, was the driving... Read more
The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Yihetuan Movement, was a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian movement in China in 1899-1901. It was led by... Read more
The mountain range that separates France and Spain is called the Pyrenees. It stretches over 430 kilometers (267 miles) from the Bay of Biscay to the... Read more
The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a major turning point in French history, marked by political and social upheaval that led to the overthrow of... Read more
During the Ancien Régime, the French clergy played a significant role in the political, social, and economic life of France. They were an integral... Read more
The early modern period in France saw a significant shift in the way power was exercised. Prior to this period, power was more decentralized and... Read more