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Political Climate in Spain and Italy during the eighteenth century

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Political Climate in Spain and Italy during the eighteenth century Summary The article discusses the political climates of Italy and Spain during the eighteenth century. It highlights that the reign of King Philip V was marked by instability, leading to successive favourites who came and went and the progress was erratic. Ferdinand, who replaced Philip …

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The Succession Crisis, Autocracy, and Decline in Europe

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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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Spain, Italy, and Britain in the Early Medieval Period: Political and Social Structures

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Spain, Italy, and Britain in the Early Medieval Period: Political and Social Structures Summary This article explores the political and social structures of Spain, Italy, and Britain in the early medieval period. Spain was dominated by the Visigothic kings until the Arab conquests in 711, which resulted in the fragmentation of the region. In Italy, …

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