Duke of Bourbon

The Peninsular War (1807–1814) was a military conflict between Napoleonic France and the allied powers of Spain, Britain, and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars. The war started when the French and Spanish armies invaded and occupied Portugal in 1807, and escalated in 1808 when France turned on Spain, its only ally at the time. The war on the peninsula would last until the Sixth Coalition defeated Napoleon in 1814. This would be regarded as one of the first

The revolution resulted, among other things, in the overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy in France and in the establishment of the First Republic. It was generated by a vast complex of causes, the most important of which were the inability of the ruling classes of nobility, clergy, and bourgeoisie to come to grips with the problems of state, the indecisive nature of the monarch, impoverishment of the workers, the intellectual ferment of the Age of Enlightenment, and the example of the American Revolution

Throw Me Something Mister Mardi Gras is the time for friends and family to gather together and an unforgettable time. Mardi Gras is viewed as a city celebration. New Orleans shut the whole city down to have the parades. Walking down Canal Street all that is seen is the people camped out waiting for the parades to start. The barbeque pits are lit and the cookouts begin. Just looking around and seeing people come together all for the same thing is very exciting. Mardi Gras has changed over the years

Analyze the various ways in which the War of Spanish Succession represented a turning point in European history. The death of one king set off a wildfire among a continent spanning about fifty countries. Because king Carlos II of the Spanish Hapsburg line died childless in 1700, conflict over who would be the rightful heir to such a large empire caused widespread apprehension. Carlos’ will left the throne to Phillip of Anjou, grandson of Louis XIV of France. It was clear, however, since leaving

getting more complex and more important stuff was taking place. There was now four parties. The Ultra- “Favorited restoration of the monarch.” (Unger 245) The Orleanists- “replace Louis XVI with cousin” (Unger 245) The cousin is Duc d’Oléans The Duke- “Becoming commoner under the name of “Philippe Egalite”” (Unger 245) The republican- “Constitutional Monarchy with Louis at its helm.” (Unger 245) “My son is no longer mine, He belongs to you and our nation” (Unger 246) LaFayette puts his son forward

In a private correspondence from George Washington to Irish politician Edward Newenham, the president responded to Newenham’s description of the violence between Catholics and Protestants in 1792 by stating that, “Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.” Two hundred and twenty-two years before Washington penned those words, those deep-rooted

the French, and Spain had to recognize the independence of the Netherlands (1648). Philip was a patron of the arts and, thanks to Velazquez, was perhaps the most frequently portrayed king in history. The accession of Philip V, 1683-1746, the first Bourbon king of Spain (1700-1746), precipitated the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-14) because his grandfather, Louis XIV of France, had accepted the Spanish throne for Philip. By the Peace of Utrecht, Spain lost much territory, including the Spanish

On Napoleon Bonaparte Over the course of modern history, there have been few leaders who have been able to shape the world as much as Napoleon Bonaparte. Over the course of his ten year reign, he was able to revolutionize modern politics. He is also often considered one of the greatest military commanders of all time due to his ingenious strategies. His legal codes are still in use today, from countries such as Japan to the United States. However, most people know very little about his personal

The French Revolution was a huge turning point in the history of the world and also influenced a handful of future revolutions. This event also inspired a large assortment of paintings and literature. One of the most famous and recognizable paintings in the world that was created during the French Revolution was The 28th July: Liberty Leading the People. Eugène Delacroix, whom was a French romantic artist, created this iconic painting in 1830 to commemorate the July Revolution (July 26th-29th, 1830)

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." These words represent the ideals of our country, but at the time that they were written, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were withheld from many members of american society. Racism, the belief that the physical appearance of a person or group determines their capabilities and that