Early Modern Europe
9 articles in this category
The Rise of Prussia: From Elector to King (1613-1740)
Explore the transformation of Brandenburg-Prussia from Elector to King in Prussia through military reforms, religious tolerance, and strategic alliances between 1613-1740.
The Founding and Consolidation of the Romanov Dynasty
Explore the rise of the Romanovs from 1613 to the early modern period, consolidating power through weakening boyar and church influence.
The War of Spanish Succession: A European Power Struggle
Explore the complex diplomatic and military struggle over the Spanish throne in 1700-1714 involving major European powers.
The HabsburgValois Wars in Italy: A Period of Dynastic Conflict (1494-1559)
Explore the Habsburg-Valois wars from 1494 to 1559, pivotal conflicts shaping European state formation and power dynamics during the Renaissance.
The Restoration: Monarchy's Return to England
Explore the shift from Commonwealth to restored monarchy in 17th century England, emphasizing political and religious dynamics post-Cromwell.
The English Civil War: From Crisis to Republic
Explore the pivotal English Civil War (1642-1651), where King Charles I clashed with Parliament, leading to regicide and the rise of Oliver Cromwell.
Crises of Authority: Seventeenth-Century Europe's Political Turmoil
Explore the seventeenth-century European crisis of authority through key conflicts, monarchies' struggles, and societal transformations.
Elizabethan England: A Golden Age or a Prelude to Crisis?
Elizabethan England's complex legacy under Queen Elizabeth I, balancing religious tolerance, parliamentary dependency, and national identity.
The Revolt of the Netherlands: A Medieval Conflict in Early Modern Times
Explore the Revolt of the Netherlands (1568-1648), a pivotal conflict marking early modern Europe's transition amid regional, economic, and religious tensions.