The idea of the ‘Reformation’ can be interpreted in many different ways, and what actually constitutes it can be debated. This essay will focus on the Reformation in what is modern day Germany, with specific reference to Lutheranism. While it would appear obvious that the Reformation was trying to reform religion at its heart, this essay will make the argument that the Reformation was actually part of a wider movement, or change, across the whole of Europe which was not just trying to reform one…
In the mid-1520s, the Peasants ' War in southern Germany rattled both the political and social foundations of central Europe. The German Peasants War was the largest peasant insurrection to take place in European history as well as the most monumental rebellion prior to the French Revolution. There is a key to determining the ties between the Christianity, rebellion, and violence in the Peasants War of 1525. It is to examine the relationship of Martin Luther 's revolt against the papal church…
Conquistadors were explorers of the Spanish Empire. From the 15th century to the 18th century conquistadors traveled across Europe to the Americas, Asia and much of Africa. They colonized much of the world for Europe in the 16th - 18th centuries. After Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492 and the first circumnavigation of the world by Juan Sebastian Elcano and Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, expeditions led by conquistadors in the 16th century established trading routes linking…
Isabella I of Castile Isabella of Castile was a powerful queen who supported and funded Christopher Columbus’ many voyages and brought Castile’s crime rates to the lowest they had been in years. Isabella, daughter of Isabella of Portugal and John II of Castile was born on the 22nd of April, 1451. Sadly, her father died when she was three, leaving her half-brother, Henry IV as king (Historynet, 2016). At this time, Isabella was second in line for the throne, after her brother, Alfonso. Alfonso,…
Facts In 1967, Charles Katz used a public telephone in Los Angeles, California in order to place illegal gambling bets. Not only was he placing bets over the phone, he was placing the wages to individuals in Boston and Miami. While he was placing the bets over the phone, Katz was unaware that the Federal Government, also known as FBI, was conducting an investigation through the electronic collection data. After the conversation, Katz was arrested and apprehended by the FBI. Katz cited that the…
Charles V was the Holy Roman Empire from 1526 until his death in 1558. He was born in Country of Flanders on February 24, 1500. His father was Philip I also know as Philip The Handsome was the first member of the house of Habsburg to be King of Castile. His mother was Joanna of Castile also know as the Mad. After Charles father died in 1506 he was sent to go live with his aunt Margaret of Austria. When Charles turned 15 in 1515 he became duke of Burgundy and gained rule over the Netherlands. On…
accuracy is suspect. Throughout his letter to Emperor Charles V, he continuously tries to convey a sense of barbarity among the Aztec, as to justify his and his emperor’s future plans for the empire. He begins with showing his ability to master their intelligent traps, then goes on to discuss their lack of faith and portrays them as inferior. Finally, his description of their leader and palace was described in such a way that may rival Charles V and therefore act as a threat to Spain. In writing…
case in getting an annulment and was most certainly a hindrance. The diplomatic status was of great concern to Henry because at this time the Pope was under the influence of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Henry would require the Pope to allow his marriage to be annulled but due to the circumstances Charles would have a large input into the decision. Henry was greatly in love with Anne Boleyn by this time and desperately wanted to get married to her to produce a male heir to the throne. Source…
hostess at parties. Princess Diana was educated first at a preparatory school called Riddlesworth Hall, which was an all girls boarding school. later she went to West Heath School in Kent and she graduated in 1977 from Chateaux d'Oex in Switzerland. Charles, the prince of wales had previously dated Diana's older sister Lady Sarah, but soon he noticed Diana, although he was only 12 years older.…
perfect and have no obstacles or problems to overcome. They are kept away from the real world and they live sheltered lives. When Diana Spencer married into the royal household, that stereotype was broken. Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales and she challenged the typical stereotype of a princess by talking about mental illness, making physical contact with AIDS and leprosy patients, and by exposing her children to the horrors of the outside world. Princess…