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Early Modern and Colonial European and American History. Land and Sea.

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The greatest officer in the history of the Royal Navy, the bane of the high seas, referred to as the devil by the French navy, referred to as "Britannia's God of War".

This is the story of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, England's naval hero.

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Marquis de Lafayette was 19 years old when he landed in America in 1777.

He was in his early 20s by the time of the climactic battle of Yorktown where he contributed to the decisive American victory.

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Two years on this platform today. I have much planned to bring high quality history to you all. Until then, thank you for supporting me!

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17th century portrait of Charles V, Duke of Lorraine and Bar.

Charles was a pivotal military commander and played a key role in the relief of Vienna against the Ottomans.

He died at the age of 47 in 1690 and reached the rank of Imperial Field Marshal

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The Battle of White Mountain fought on November 8th in 1620 outside Prague.

The Imperial army under Emperor Ferdinand II claimed victory over the Protestant forces of the Bohemian Confederation

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“Better to rule over a desert than over heretics.”

- Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia

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Today in history, 222 years ago on May 18th 1804:

Napoleon Bonaparte was declared Emperor by the French Senate

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Painting by French army officer, politician, painter and lithographer Louis-François Lejeune depicting the 1808-1809 Siege of Zaragoza

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Painting by French army officer, politician, painter and lithographer Louis-François Lejeune depicting the 1808-1809 Siege of Zaragoza

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237 years ago today, George Washington took office to become the first president of the United States of America

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237 years ago today, George Washington took office to become the first president of the United States of America

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Major Pitcairn was respected by friend and foe alike and is buried in the Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts

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Major John Pitcairn, born Dec 28 1722 in Dysart, Scotland.

Pitcairn was an officer in the British army and was killed in the battle of bunker hill. He led the reserve force of his marines.

During the third assault, the final colonist volleys killed Major Pitcairn.

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"Artillery adds dignity to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."

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The siege of Yorktown

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord by William Barnes Wollen

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The British advancing at the battle of bunker hill

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New book just came in the mail. I’m excited to read this and share a lot of awesome info about the American revolution for Americas 250th! 🇺🇸