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The Profound Effects of the Crimean War on European Politics

The Pursuit of Power_ Europe 1815–1914 / By

The Profound Effects of the Crimean War on European Politics Summary The Crimean War had significant, although limited, direct outcomes, but its broader effects on international politics in Europe were profound. It led to the reorganization of the Ottoman Empire, serious military reforms in Britain, and significant social, governmental, and military reforms in Russia. It …

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The Succession Crisis, Autocracy, and Decline in Europe

The Pursuit of Glory_ Europe 1648-1815 / By

The Succession Crisis, Autocracy, and Decline in Europe Summary Peter the Great’s new law of succession created a succession crisis after three years of his death. Prince Menshikov, Peter’s close associate, backed Tsarina Catherine to become Peter’s successor, gaining support from the Guards. Catherine the Great legitimized the coup of 1762 by having the Commission …

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The Decline of Christendom and Europe’s Commercial Relationship with the Ottoman Empire

Christendom Destroyed_ Europe 1517-1648 / By

The Decline of Christendom and Europe’s Commercial Relationship with the Ottoman Empire Summary This article discusses the decline of Christendom and the growing commercial relationship between Europe and the Ottoman Empire in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. It examines the role of “capitulations” in granting selected Western merchant communities privileged access to Ottoman trade. …

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The Ottoman Empire and Its Relationship with Christendom: A Historical Perspective

Christendom Destroyed_ Europe 1517-1648 / By

The Ottoman Empire and Its Relationship with Christendom: A Historical Perspective Summary The Ottoman Empire and Christendom had a complex relationship, with religious differences often leading to conflicts. However, the Ottomans were also pragmatic in their approach to multi-ethnic and multi-confessional societies, and Christianity had an acknowledged place within the empire. The Holy League, a …

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