The French Revolution , which took place in 1789, was the event that, according to some authors, inaugurated the so-called Contemporary Age . The historians of the 19th century, who made the dividing line in History, attributed to this event the character of a divider mark between the Modern and Con
The 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment was a Foreign Legion regiment created in 1948 and dissolved in 1961 following the generals putsch. Creation and different denominations July 1, 1948:creation of the 1er BEP. December 31, 1950:dissolution. March 18, 1951:new creation of the BEP. September 1, 1955:t
Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire and ruled it from 1206 until his death in 1227. After uniting the Mongol tribes, he was given the title Genghis Khan, meaning universal ruler. Genghis Khan, also known as Chinggis, Chingis, Jenghiz or Jinghis, was born in 1162 near Lake Baikal in Mongolia. His
The Master of Athens Cléon, son of an upstart tanner Son of a wealthy tannery owner, Cleon occupied the political scene after the death of Pericles and encouraged the war against Sparta. This warmongering politician, an excellent orator who knows how to manipulate his fellow citizens, is one of A