From History Extra by Philip Mansel author of The Eagle in Splendour: Inside the Court of Napoleon (IB Tauris, 2015): The French Revolution appears to have been a search for liberty, equality and fraternity. In reality it had been an interlude caused… Read More ›
French History
What was the impact of Charles VIIIs invasion of Italy (1494) on the Renaissance?
The French invasion of Italy in 1494 is widely seen as the beginning of the end of the Italian Renaissance. Charles VIII invaded Italy to lay claim to the Kingdom of Naples, which composed most of southern Italy. The French… Read More ›
Why was Napoleon defeated at Waterloo?
The Battle of Waterloo is one of the most famous battles in history. The battle was between, France on side and Great Britain, Prussia and their allies on the other. The battle was a great victory for the British and… Read More ›