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Imperialism and World War 1 1841-1920

India and the Indies 1856 – 1914

This entry is part 5 of 16 in the series Imperialism and World War 1 1841 A.D. – 1920 A.D.

In 1856, Great Britain was at war with Russia in the Black Sea area and with the Chinese emperor in south China. Many British troops had been withdrawn from India to fight on these battlefronts. As a result, nine-tenths of…

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October 3, 2017

Reformation and Exploration 1415 - 1634

Prince Henry’s School 1415 – 1499

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Reformation and Exploration 1415 A.D. – 1634 A.D.

IN 1415, WHEN ALL OF CHRISTENDOM belonged to one church and Christians battled pagan Turks instead of one another, a force of Portuguese marines set sail for the coast of Africa. They planned to attack a town called Ceuta. A…

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September 4, 2017