• The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade- Project Gutenberg
  This book, by Thomas Clarkson, examines the history of the British Slave trade and its evential abolishment by the British Parliament in 1839.
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• The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria
  Learn about the great library of Alexandria and why it no longer exists today in this article at the Bede Library Web site.
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• The Ottoman Sultans of Turkey & Successors in Romania
  Learn about the Ottoman rulers and their successors on this site.
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• The Political Realists of Continental Europe
  Enlightened Philosophers, such as Voltaire and Diderot, and the Physiocrats, who were ministers to the French court, did not wish to limit the powers of the Monarchies. They attempted to persuade European Rulers to redirect power towards the rationalization of economic and political structures and the liberation of intellectual life.
  To keep everyone from exercising too much freedom, however, there would be an absolute monarch. This phenomenon is known as Enlightened Absolutism.
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• The Santa Fe Trail-Last updated 01/04/02
  This page from over-land.com contains a listing of links to information about the Santa Fe Trail. The trail that enabled the United States to trade with Mexico, at Santa Fe, Now New Mexico. The trail officially opened in 1821 when William Becknell traveled to Santa Fe and would close when the Railroad finally ran to Santa Fe New Mexico in the late 1800s.
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• The State Hermitage Museum: Collection Highlights
  The Hermitage Museum has this information about PEter the Great and it also shows some artifacts they have in their collection of Russian Culture.
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• The State Hermitage Museum: Exhibitions - Russian Easter Eggs
  Take a look at the history of the Russian Easter Egg. These eggs were made of Porcelain.
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• The War of Austrian Accession
  In 1740 the deaths of two European monarchs plunged the continent into war. Frederick William I, the “sergeant major” King of Prussia, died on 31st May 1740. On his death the Prussian throne passed to his ruthlessly ambitious son, Frederick.
  The war of Austrian Accession also know as King George's War featuring the battles at Dettingen, Fontenoy,Roucoux and Lauffeldt
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• Tourism and tourist places in Acireale: The most beautiful Carnival in Sicily
  Read about Carnival in Sicilian history. This event is known as Mar de Gras in New Orleans Louisiana.
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• UK Tea Council: Tea 4 You : East India Company
  The United Kindom Tea Council web site has this information about the East India Company of the 18th century.
  UK Tea Council is an independent non-profit making body dedicated to promoting tea and its unique story for the benefit of those who produce, sell and enjoy tea.
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• Visit Peru with VirtualPeru.net
  This framed site contains information on the country of Peru, including a brief history.
  Everything about Peru: Hotels, attracions, cities, hostels, information, history, pictures and much more.
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• Voltaire Residence / Residence of Voltaire
  The Chateau de Cirey was the home of Voltaire for 15 years. This web site explains why and also has more information on France's greatest writer.
  Voltaire and Emilie du Chatelet lived at the Chateau de Cirey from 1734 to 1749. 100 photos.
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