History is a Pendulum. The Philosophy of Hegel's Dialectic
Intro We study history in an effort to not make the mistakes of the past. Yet, as we cycle through centuries of events, we can spot...
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Apr 6, 20223 min read
Timeline: 19th-Century Revolutions
"The turning point at which history failed to turn." Context Early 19th century was dominated by Napoleon Bonaparte. The French emperor...
Nov 22, 20212 min read
The Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche
Who was Nietzsche? Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the many influential philosophers of 19th century Europe. Nietzsche was born in Germany...
Nov 22, 20212 min read
The Concert of Europe: Post-Napoleon Politics
In 1815, once Napoleon was safely exiled in St. Helena, European leaders came together in what is known as the Congress of Vienna, to...
Nov 2, 20212 min read
War of Austrian Succession
Although it would still retain its name until the Napoleonic Wars, where it would be completely dissolved, by the 18th century, the Holy...
Oct 7, 20219 min read
European Wars of Religion (1517-1648)
Prologue Out of all religious disputes, conflicts, and war, the Protestant Reformation and the varying reactions to the sudden decrease...
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