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Unit 2
Chapter 5: Absolute Monarchs in Europe
Section 1: Spain's Empire and European AbsolutismPhillip II (1527-1598)
Text-only biography of Phillip II
Section 2: France's Ultimate Monarch
Louis XIV
Informative accounts of Louis XIV by those who knew him, with links to related sites
Section 3: Central European Monarchs Clash
Frederick the Great's Military Instructions to Generals
Exhaustive list of instructions from Frederick to his generals with some links to diagrams
Section 4: Russian Czars Increase Power
Romanov Time Line
Portraits of the Russian czars from Peter the Great until Paul I, with links to brief biographies
Section 5: Parliament Limits the English Monarchy
Charles I
A biography and portrait of Charles I
Oliver Cromwell
A biography and portrait of Oliver Cromwell, within an excellent Web site on British history
English Civil War
Brief articles on many of the events and people important in the English Civil War
Chapter 6: Enlightenment and Revolution
Section 1: The Scientific RevolutionThe Galileo Project
Excellent site on Galileo with links to portraits, biographies of his peers, and a library of information on those who preceded him. Assembled by Rice University.
Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
Very complete site devoted to Bacon, with links to quotes, a biography, essays, and more
Section 3: The Spread of Enlightenment Ideas
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Well-rounded site featuring links to a biography, a recommended reading list, and a list of Mozart's compositions. Also features music clips available for download.
Section 4: American Revolution: The Birth of a Republic
Archiving Early America
First-rate site with links to rare historical documents, biographies of famous founding fathers, portraits, puzzles, and an online discussion group. Features a search engine for easier browsing.
Chapter 7: French Revolution and Napoleon
Section 1: Revolution Threatens the French KingMarie Antoinette
Portrait and biography of the wife of Louis XVI
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Full text of the declaration that framed the revolution
Section 3: Napoleon Forges an Empire
The Napoleonic Wars Series
Treasure-trove of information on the first and second French empires, including dozens of primary sources, images, and essays on the period
Section 4: Napoleon's Empire Collapses
Waterloo 1815: The Visitors Centre
History of the battlefield, as well as some images and a short film dealing with Napoleon's last battle
Section 5: The Congress of Vienna Convenes
Congress of Vienna
Text document listing the figures involved at the Vienna Congress and what each wanted from the Congress. Includes biographies of each of the important personalities and a time line of the era.
Chapter 8: Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West
Section 2: Revolutions Disrupt EuropeRevolutions of 1848
Text overview of France's Second Republic, along with links to the personalities involved and a time line
Section 3: Patterns of change Case Studies: Nationalism, Italy and Germany
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Biography and image of the man who led the rebels of Italy
Section 4: Revolutions in the Arts
The Claude Monet Home Page
Outstanding site featuring links to Monet's biography and work, as well as an analysis of his techniques and an overview of impressionism
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