The Glorious Revolution was one of the most significant events in English history. It was the last successful invasion of England and saw the replacement of the Stuart monarch James II with his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange, who became King William III. This paper will argue that Jews played a crucial... Continue Reading →
The Reconceptualization of Marriage as an Independent Institution in Early Modern Europe
Medieval marriages were multifaceted. In canon law marriage focused more on consent and autonomy than rules. Laws of marriage were not always followed, and different types of marriage could be experimented with. Weddings were often just as much social and opulent events as they were about the couple. Mock youth groups could prepare themselves for... Continue Reading →
Analysis of a Primary Document: Napoleon’s Account of the Internal Situation of France in 1804
This document is about Napoleon summing up the general situation in France to the Legislative Assembly on December 31, 1804. There were no threats to the public calmness, no sign of the offenses that had created the Revolution. Everywhere in France, useful enterprises and companies were propping up, and the public and private improvements in... Continue Reading →