311 Answered Questions for the topic European history

European History Europe Renaissance Middle Ages

05/01/19

Why are most late medieval fencing manuals German?
Not only is the German school dominating modern European martial arts, but almost everyone who talks about late medieval fencing refers to German fencing manuals as the primary source. Why are... more
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European History Europe

05/01/19

Which European countries did not have a revolution in the aftermath of the French Revolution and why?
The French Revolution of 1789 initiated revolutions in a number of European countries, replacing the idea of a monarchy with the idea of a republic built on enlightment ideals. Which European... more
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European History Europe France Microstate

05/01/19

Have any of the Presidents of France taken advantage of its co-princeship of Andorra in a significant way?
The Principality of [Andorra](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andorra) is quite interesting, because it is a monarchy headed by two persons, including the President of France (who is basically elected... more
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European History Calendar Europe Middle Ages

05/01/19

What, if any, celebrations or commemorations were done in 1000 AD?
By the 9th century, the Anno Domini system was the most widespread year numbering in medieval Europe. Humans like patterns. Surely people must have thought it significant when "999 AD" became... more
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04/29/19

How were political borders marked during the Middle Ages?
I have a very specific question regarding borderlands: between 500-1500, how were the political borders identified? Was it a mere furrow on the ground? Did we have any signs? In other words, were... more
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European History Social Studies

04/29/19

Give three reasons why people called for reforms in the Catholic Church.
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European History Europe Diplomacy Ottoman Empire

04/29/19

What did contemporary countries in Europe call the Ottoman Empire?
In present texts, it is common to call it "the Ottoman Empire", although the name refers to the ruling dynasty rather than the nation, people or the region. This is not the case with other... more
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04/29/19

Has Catholic excommunication ever caused the dethronement of any king?
Wikipedia has a list of people excommunicated by the Catholic Church, with a little explanation of the causes for each case, but (understandably) none of the effects. I'm curious if this measure... more
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04/26/19

What commercial settlement with Spain gave Britain a monopoly over the slave trade at the end War of the Spanish Succession (Queen Anne’s War?)
The Treaty of Utrecht which ended Queen Anne’s war in 1712 gave Britain a decisive monopoly over the Slave Trade in the Western Hemisphere. Britain had already dominated the slave trade since it... more
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European History

04/24/19

The early 1990s marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe True or False
The early 1990s marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe
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European History World History

04/24/19

Changes in the Soviet Union led to changes in other communist nations.
Is this statement true or false?
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European History Europe Middle Ages

04/24/19

Light cavalry in medieval western Europe?
What sorts of light cavalry were there in high (1300s) medieval western Europe (England and France)? I mean more like non ranged troops. I know that all soldiers likely owned a horse for transport,... more
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European History Europe 19th Century

04/23/19

How have European microstates survived?
How did European tiny states, like San Marino, Monaco, Andorra and Liechtenstein (excluding the Vatican, whose survival is clearly connected to religious reasons) manage to not be absorbed by... more
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European History Europe 19th Century Italy

04/23/19

Why did France make an alliance with the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont in the 1850's?
It is clear why Cavour wanted the alliance, but what benefits would France have from allying itself to a relatively weak (as far as I know) kingdom?
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European History

04/23/19

Was England considered a "colony" of France?
After the "[Norman conquest of England](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_conquest_of_England)", many things including languages, the ways of life, etc. have changed a lot in Europe. Especially... more
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04/23/19

What did men wear at night in the Middle Ages in Europe?
###The question: I'd like to know how did people, especially males, used to dress while sleeping in the Middle Ages in Europe. I suppose the nightwear changes both according to the exact time... more
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European History Europe Middle Ages Vikings

04/23/19

What was it like for a coastal village to experience a Viking raid in around the tenth century?
Were fishing villages really completely at the mercy of these Vikings, or could they defend them selves? Did villagers have their own weapons? Could they expect any support from a Lord or Land... more
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European History Geography

04/23/19

what physical characteristics made the Italian peninsula an ideal location to establish settlements how did these early settlements interact with each other
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European History Europe Renaissance Middle Ages

04/23/19

Were there ever any libraries in medieval villages?
I know that in towns and cities there might be libraries built, but is it possible or likely that peasants can have access to it as well? I've heard that every village has an least a monastery or... more
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European History Middle Ages

04/22/19

If the heir to a Kingdom is called Crown Prince, what is the heir to a Duchy called?
Just like the title said. What a heir to a hereditary Duchy is called? (as opposed to someone appointed by a King). I mean a Duchy where the Duke inherited his title to his son/daughter. Since... more
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European History Europe Middle Ages

04/22/19

Early medieval urban development?
Does anybody know of research papers or academic resources that study the full development and growth of medieval cities? I mean, from village stage to city stage. Or maybe cities did not develop... more
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European History Geography

04/22/19

Why does Western Europe tend to have small 'in between' countries?
Why does Western Europe have small 'in between' countries? For example, Andorra is a tiny country between Spain and France. Another example is Luxembourg which is between France and Germany. Even... more
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European History Immigration Europe United Kingdom

04/22/19

Why was there little nonwhite migration to Europe in the 19th century?
**Migration** -- This may sound like a strange question, but hear me out. The 19th century was an age of massive population migration, perhaps the most significant in history according to this... more
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European History Russia Europe Middle Ages

04/21/19

Where does the name of the country "Belarus" come from?
I've read the German and English Wikipedia on this topic as well as the translated Belarussian version and some sites I googled. They all seem to argue that the 'Rus' part stems from the Region... more
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European History Napoleonic Wars

04/21/19

Why was France given such a lenient peace after Napoleon was defeated?
For two decades revolutionary France had attacked and conquered many nations in Europe. Millions were killed. But when the allies finally defeated France, the peace was very lenient. France didn't... more
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