Source:EL PAÍS, 09/09/2012 Without a doubt, Spain was the first world power during the 16th century and part of the 17th. From the second half of that century and during the eighteenth century, it became a second-rate power on the international scene. This situation changed radically with
Entry taken from the book The Plantagenet. History is full of moments in which an unforeseen or casual event caused a change in the course of events that involved radically altering the historical future of a country or even the world order. If ever there was a case in which a host of unforeseen c
After the capture and looting of Arachova, the forces of the so-called Democratic Army of Greece (DSE) then retreated towards Platanos in Nafpaktia. Immediately the 1st SS reinforced the small garrison there with a platoon of the 2nd Commando Squadron, a company of the 501st Infantry Battalion (TP)
The 9th century was a strange time. Europe was once again in upheaval. The legendary Frankish empire of Charlemagne was nearing its end. Vikings roamed the seas. But what is almost more striking than the political upheavals of the time is how stupid the rulers were actually named at the time. At tha