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montage General and Old World History.
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History (General). Europe (General).
Great Britain.
Austria. Liechtenstein. Hungary. Czechoslovakia.
France. Andorra. Monaco.
Germany.
Italy.
Low Countries. Benelux Countries.
The Netherlands.
Eastern Europe.
Northern Europe. Scandinavia.
Spain. Portugal.
Balkan Peninsula.
Asia.
Africa.
Australia. Oceania.

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Edmund BurkeEdmund Burke reluctantly entered politics as a member of Parliament in 1765, but soon became one of the leading figures in the House of Commons. Always ready to speak his mind concerning the major issues of the day, he is today most remembered for his volumes of writings, including Reflections on the Revolution in France.
Josephine de Beauharnais BonaparteJosephine de Beauharnais Bonaparte married Napoleon Bonaparte in 1796. Despite infidelity on both sides of the marriage, the union lasted until 1810, when Napoleon divorced her on the grounds that she was incapable of producing an heir.
   
Berlin WallBerlin Wall German and Soviet troops began erecting the Berlin Wall during the night of August 13, 1961, and by August 26 all crossing points between West and East Berlin had been closed.
HadrianHadrian succeeded Trajan as Emperor in 117. During his reign, a single, uniform legal code was adopted throughout the Empire, an empire-wide communications system was created, and defensive fortifications were erected (including Hadrian's Wall in England).
   
King Leopold ILeopold was elected the first King of Belgium in 1831, and ruled until his death in 1865. During his reign Belgium's parliamentary government was created, electoral law was reformed, and a national bank was established.
Kingdom of the Netherlands: Facts and FiguresKingdom of the Netherlands: Facts and Figures Local Name Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. Total Area 15,892 sq mi. Population 16,715,999. Capital Amsterdam. Independence from Spain Achieved January 23, 1579.
   
Empress ElizabethEmpress Elizabeth ruled Russia from 1742 to 1761. During her reign, the death penalty was effectively ended, cultural arts flourished, and Russia fought with distinction during the Seven Years' War.
Kingdom of Denmark: Facts and FiguresKingdom of Denmark: Facts and Figures Local Name: Kongeriget Danmark. Area: 16,629 sq mi. Population: 5,500,510. Capital: Copenhagen.
   
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Facts and FiguresRepublic of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Facts and Figures Local Name: Republika Bosna i Hercegovina. Area: 19,741 sq mi. Population: 4,613,414. Capital: Sarajevo. Independence Achieved from Yugoslavia: March 1, 1992.
Dead SeaThe Dead Sea is the saltiest body of water in the world, with almost six times more salt than the ocean. At more than 1,300 feet below sea level, it is also the lowest point on earth.
   
People's Democratic Republic of Algeria: Facts and FiguresPeople's Democratic Republic of Algeria: Facts and Figures Local Name Al Jumhuriyah al Jaza'iriyah ad Dimuqratiyah ash Sha'biyah. Total Area 919,595 sq mi. Population 33,333,216. Capital Algiers. Independence from France Achieved July 5, 1962.