Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: The French Revolution
The French Revolution challenged political, social and cultural norms in European society. The lesson is broken down into three parts: political, shifts in power, French nationalism.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Novariglus,february 6,1775
John Adams' response in this critical essay to the definition of the "British Empire", not an empire as other European monarchies, but a republic by constitution. Link to "Massachusettensis" for a Biography of Daniel Leonard.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Constitutional Monarchy
A definition of what a constitutional monarchy is. Gives some historical background to the development of a constitutional monarchy and current examples from around the world.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus
Check out 10 things you may not know about the explorer who sailed the ocean blue in 1492 for example, Columbus didn't set out to prove the earth was round.
University of Calgary
European Voyages of Exploration: Portugal
This site provides an in-depth historical detail on the rise of Portuguese trade and exploration. Special attention is given to the history of the Portuguese monarchy and the conditions that led to the nation's rise in power. Further...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Netherlands
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: Roccoco to Realism
From the early 18th to the mid-19th century, dynamic transformations in European art mirrored turbulent political and social changes, including revolutions, imperial conquests, and the emergence of the modern industrial age....