Early life and talent Kurfürstliches Schloss (Electoral Prince ’s Castle) in Bonn‚ where the Beethoven family had been active since the 1730s House of birth‚ Bonn‚ Bonngasse Beethoven ’s parents were Johann van Beethoven (1740 in Bonn–1792) and Maria Magdalena Keverich (1744 in Ehrenbreitstein–1787). Magdalena ’s father Johann Heinrich Keverich had been Chef at the court of the Archbishopric of Trier at Festung Ehrenbreitstein fortress opposite to Koblenz.[2] Beethoven was‚ like their first
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crowds on their way to the Algerian leader‚ or dey‚ who reportedly spits on them and says‚ "Now I have got you‚ you Christian dogs‚ you shall eat stones." December 1790: Thomas Jefferson‚ as George Washington’s Secretary of State‚ recommends that Congress declare war on the pirates. The Senate rejects the call‚ earmarking $140‚000 instead for ransom payments. March 27‚ 1794: President George Washington signs a bill authorizing $688‚888.82 to build six frigates "adequate for the protection of the
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nations. Nationalists were so proud of their country that they wanted to be the richest and most important country - and recognized as such". Nationalism often created tension among the nations of Europe. For example‚ at the settlement of the Congress of Vienna in 1815‚ the principle of nationalism was ignored in favour of preserving the peace. Germany and Italy were left as divided states‚ but‚ subsequently‚ strong nationalist movements and revolutions led to the unification of Italy in 1861 and that
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for diplomacy that certain countries can exist in harmony. There has not been a documented start of diplomacy; however there have been instances ranging back to the 5th century where diplomacy arose in certain nations. Dating back to 432 B.C‚ the Congress of Sparta was an “illustration of diplomacy as organized by the Greek City States” (Nicolson 1). The origin of the word “diploma” comes from different sides of the earth. In Greece diploma meant “folded in two”‚ while in Ancient Rome the word was
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rights and responsibilities with expectations of reciprocity. They operated as separate states and societies‚ but within a framework of rules and consultations without creating a formal organization. The Concert of Europe was established in 1815 (the Vienna Congress) to involve the practice of multilateral meetings rather than bilateral diplomacy among the leaders of the major European powers for the purpose of settling problems and coordinating actions. They met over 30 times in the century preceding
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mastered by The Council of Seventeen in Amsterdam‚ who governed the far reaching empire of The Dutch East India Company.[1] During the Napoleonic Wars the colony passed into the control of the United Kingdom. This was formally ratified in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna. Historians have identified various contributing factors to the migrations of an estimated 12‚000 Voortrekkers to the future Natal‚ Orange Free State and Transvaal regions. The primary motivations included discontent with the British
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were three stages of the French Revolution; the First Phase‚ the Napoleonic Empire‚ and the period after the Congress of the Vienna. Throughout history‚ people in France were striving to reach their goals of liberty‚ equality‚ and brotherhood. Both brotherhood and equality were present at some points throughout the French Revolution‚ but these ideals were diminished by the Congress of Vienna; there was never liberty present during the French Revolution. add an intro sentence Liberty means that everyone
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4th revised edition SWISS NEUTRALITY A brochure published by the Federal Department of Defence‚ Civil Protection and Sports (DDPS) in conjunction with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). SWISS 1 NEUTRALITY ELEMENTS OF NEUTRALITY The decisive factors governing our policy of neutrality are the national interest‚ the body of law on neutrality‚ the international situation as well as our tradition and history. • • • • The policy decisions of every country are based on its own
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win! • French 1789 – 1803 (Napoleon from 1803 to 1815) o Caused by financial issues and social class structure o Declaration of the Rights of Man declared the equality of all men‚ regardless of wealth or birth o Violent phase led by the Committee of Public Safety – Robespierre and the Jacobins o Napoleon Bonaparte became the Consul and later the dictator o Began wars across Europe – spread Enlightened ideas; defeated at Waterloo o Congress of Vienna met to decide what to do about Europe – pretend
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Assembly Jul 14: Storming of Bastille Aug 14: Nobles and clergy in the National Assembly renounce their privileges thus ending feudalism Aug 26: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizen Franco-British relationship (1789-1815) - Initially Britain admired France -> Louis executed – Britain looses admiration - 1793: France declares war on Britain - Napoleon wants to control English channel - France looses at Battle of Trafalgar - Napoleon
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