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Asia and Oceania
Russia, Crimea and the Ottoman Empire (1853-78)
When Alexander II began as emperor, the political landscape during the 19th century was already grim. Russia was engaged in…
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The 5 Most Important Treaties in World History
Treaty of Tordesillas The first historically significant treaty was the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494. The division of land that…
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End to All War? The Kellogg-Briand Pact
Also known as the “Pact of Paris” for its signatory city, the Kellogg-Briand pact was an agreement between nations who…
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