It marked the point when humans began to exert a geologically-huge influence on the environment.
William Brassey Hole 1846-1917 Engeland
This is a collection of the family trees of the kingdom of Spain. The former kingdoms of Aragon, Castile (see family tree) and Navarre (see family tree) were independent kingdoms that unified in the 15th century to become the Kingdom of Spain. Louis of Bourbon, Dauphin of France, son of Louis XIV was born in 1661, not 1611 Ancestry of Juan Carlos I of Spain Descendants of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon Descendants of Philip V of Spain Descendants of Charles III of Spain Descend
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Blessed Emperor Charles was crowned as Apostolic King of Hungary on the 30th of December in 1916. It was the last Hapsburg coronation to this day. For those interested there are two accounts which do justice to the sacred rites. One is by that most devoted admirer of the Hapsburgs, Gordon Brook-Shep
Queen Maxima of The Netherlands pose in a ceremonial dress wearing the Order of the Netherlands Lion which dates back to 1815 and is the highest civilian order and opted for a Dutch sapphire tiara. Queen Maxima of The Netherlands in a taupe colored gown with a floral design and on is seen wearing the Dutch sapphire tiara which includes 655 African diamonds and is set in platinum. Dating back to 1881 the crown has been worn by many generations of the royals and features 33 sapphires. King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands pose for a portrait wearing a ceremonial dress. The stunning photographs were taken at the royal palace in Amsterdam to celebrate five years since King Willem's ascension to the throne. The Dutch royals have been captured in stunning new portraits in the opulent hallways of the palace. Pictured, left to right: Princess Ariane, King Willem Alexander, Princess Alexia, Queen Maxima and Princess Catharina-Amalia King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands pose in a ceremonial dress wearing the Order of Orange-Nassau Princess Alexia of The Netherlands, 12, looks particularly striking, thanks to her flame-haired locks inherited from her father. Princess Ariane of The Netherlands, 11, is pretty as a picture in a teal lace dress The three Dutch royal sisters poses in height order, whom the King affectionately refers to as the 'A team'. Pictured, left to right: Princess Ariane, Princess Alexia, and Princess Catharina-Amalia King Willem of The Netherlands poses alone in the drawing room of the palace wearing a charcoal suit. King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands looks his dapper best in a coat and tails decorated with military accolades including the Order of Orange-Nassau. Princess Catharina-Amalia of The Netherlands poses in a violet colored dress
UPDATED TO INCLUDE CHARLES III. Think Game of Thrones is complicated? Try the royal houses of Europe! Starting over 1,200 years ago with Emperor Charlemagne, this wallchart includes all the monarchs of France, the Holy Roman Empire, Spain, Portugal, England, Scotland, Prussia, the Netherlands, and more. See at a glance how the various dynasties intermarried over the years and who is related to who among the current kings and queens. [Updated in 2018 to include Meghan Markle and Prince Louis.] Made in a carbon neutral facility using eco-friendly inks.
These images showing the Royal families of Europe in the final years before the end of the German Empire have emerged as part of a new book chronicling the fall of the German royal family.
French Revolution, revolutionary movement that shook France between 1787 and 1799 and reached its first climax there in 1789—hence the conventional term ‘Revolution of 1789,’ denoting the end of the ancien regime in France and serving also to distinguish that event from the later French revolutions of 1830 and 1848.
Tomáš Masaryk byl synem rakouského císaře Františka Josefa, tvrdí autor knihy Císařův prezident David Glockner. Oživuje tím staré pochybnosti o původu prvního československého prezidenta. Již na přelo
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: A Triumph of Commonplace Greatness. Introduction France continued in turmoil after the Religious Wars and the aftermath of …
