The French Revolution, which began in the spring of 1789, brought about absolute monarchy. If the First Republic is ratified, it does not manage to stem the Terror which plunges France into chaos. It was not until July 1794 with the execution of Robespierre, incarnation of the Terror, that the signs
The Etruscans represent one of the ancient civilizations that inhabited the Italian peninsula from the 9th century BC, before the Romans. They developed an original culture, and for the time were well evolved in terms of their art (crafts, architecture, sculpture) and engineering. Although the Etr
2006 was also an anxious year for Western soldiers fighting in Afghanistan. In the region of Panjwai, southwest of Kandahar, near the border with Pakistan, there was much fighting during the spring and summer. Operations in the area were resumed in the early autumn and the Princess Patricias Cana
Following the failure of the Estates General convened by King Louis XVI in May 1789, the Constituent Assembly swore not to separate before the drafting of a constitution (Oath of the Jeu de Paume, June 20, 1789). In the general enthusiasm, they proclaim the abolition of feudal rights and privileges