The Crimean War of 1853-1856 was a short but decisive war fought between the alliance of Britain, the Ottoman Empire, France, and the kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont (Italy) against the Russian Empire.
The weakness of the Ottoman Empire made Russia aspire for a protectorate in the Balkan region of Walachia and Moldavia.
Articles in this category cover European History from the Crimean War of 1853-1856 to present. Major topics include the French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, World War I and II and others.
Primary in central Europe during the 17th century, religious wars that lasted for thirty years, 1618-1648 plunged this region. The major cause of this conflict was the constant disagreement between…
What is the French Revolution? The French revolution of 1789 was arguably the most significant happening in 18th-century European history. The impacts of the revolt, which started from France, spread…
World War I broke out in 1914. It started in Europe and later spread to the whole world. The First World War was one of the most destructive wars to…
Conceptual Clarifications An alliance, according to Wiktionary, is the state of being allied; a union or connection of interest between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and…
It is unarguable that the First World War of 1914-1918 created disturbances all over the world. The Treaty of Versailles was the treaty that was established after World War I…