Britain‚ Austria‚ Russia and Prussia began to draw up a settlement that they hoped would ensure them a place in Europe. This settlement‚ from 1814-1815 was dominated by a few leading statesmen from the major powers. Austria’s chancellor Prince Metternich had a major influence at the Vienna peace conference. Britain’s foreign minister‚ Lord Castlereagh‚ Russian Tsar Alexander I and Prussian King Frederick William III also played important roles at the congress. Additionally‚ the foreign minister
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of all territories conquered by Napoleon I. In the end‚ the congress was very successful in achieving its goal‚ for the peace in Europe went uninterrupted for almost 40 years. The key people during the congress of Vienna were Prince Klemens von Metternich‚ Alexander I‚ Prince Karl August von Hardenberg‚ and Lord Casltereagh. It was initially decided that France‚ Spain and other small powers would not have a say in making significant decisions. However‚ through the efforts of the sneaky French diplomat
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in place by the German confederation to prevent ‘liberal’ thinking. Prince Metternich was the chancellor of Austria; he was the most influential man during the time of the German unification. Prince Metternich was the chancellor of Austria between 1807 and 1848‚ during his time as chancellor of Austria‚ he tried in many
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solutions was a proposal to restore kings to their thrones ( a concept called "legitimacy") wherever possible‚ to redraw political boundaries to pre-Napoleonic days‚ to establish buffer zones around France‚ and to appoint the Prime Minister of Austria‚ Metternich‚ as the keeper of the peace. Despite the agreement of these politicians‚ however‚ there were groups of political activists in many countries‚ inspired by the American and French revolutions‚ inspired by Enlightenment philosophy‚ and inspired by
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Halle August HIS 153-1 Mr. John Newport September 6‚ 2013 An Analysis of Ivan Van Sertima’s African influence upon the Olmecs The Olmecs were considered to be the first pre-classic civilization in Mesoamerica that flourished in the year C. 1500 to 300 BCE who lived in the Tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico. The word Olmec comes from Aztec origin meaning “people of the rubber country”. The Olmecs were the first civilization to practice ritualistic bloodletting and played the Mesoamerican
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compensation threatened the balance. a. The Russian demands for Poland and the Prussian wish for Saxony led to conflict among the powers. b. Castlereagh‚ Metternich‚ and Talleyrand forced Russia and Prussia into a compromise whereby Russia got part of Poland and Prussia received two-fifths of Saxony. C. Intervention and repression 1. Under Metternich‚ Austria‚ Prussia‚ and Russia led a crusade against liberalism. a. They formed a Holy Alliance to check future liberal and revolutionary activity. b
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Pharaoh Date (BC) Highlights of the reign Amenhotep IIINebmaatre 1387-49 · Egypt’s economy booms‚ wealth coming from international trade and gold-mining· Reign characterised by a burst of magnificent building projects and artistic achievement· The Great Royal Wife Tiye‚ daughter if Yuya and Thuya plays a prominent role in reign· Diplomacy and marriage feature in foreign policy. Only one campaign to Nubia reported Akhenaten(Amenhotep IV)Neferkheperure Wa’enre 1349-33 · The cult of Aten the Sun disc
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would not fall onto those living on the earth. Mayans saw them and drew them as living rocks where they had relationships with the time period. Descriptions of stela and their relationship with the long count are explained to show the significance of the long count. Stela is used to commemorate different time periods‚ on every K’atun a new stela or alter is made. It is then noted during the Classic period that there is a relation between the Mayan calendar and royal powers. During this time more portraits
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Amenhotep III Amenhotep III ruled Egypt for almost forty years. During that time Egypt enjoyed greater power and prestige that it had ever done before or since‚ prompting modern historians to call the reign of Amenhotep III the Golden Age of Egyptian history. Politically‚ Egypt was the dominant power in its part of the world‚ with influences extending from the Euphrates in the north to the Fourth Cataract in the south. Economically‚ Egypt surpassed its neighbours. Within its territories
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The ancient Egyptian relief that is housed in the Mandel Center is called “Limestone Relief in Three Sections.” It is dated to be from the Ptolemaic Period‚ 332-250 BCE. Three people can be seen depicted on the relief. The bottom half of the head‚ neck‚ chest‚ and arms can be seen on the middle and left person‚ but only a small portion (a shoulder and arm) of the rightmost person can be seen. The person in the center is holding two pots/vases and appears to be showing them to the person on the left
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