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War of the Spanish Succession Explained
A conflict that reshaped Europe, the War of the Spanish Succession was fought over control of Spain's vast empire after its king died without an heir.
War of the Spanish Succession Explained
An overview of the early 18th-century conflict that reshaped European power, triggered by the death of Spain's last Habsburg king.
Fall of the Inca Empire: A Spanish Conquest
The story of how a small group of Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro brought down the mighty Inca Empire in the 16th century.
Fall of the Incas: Spain's Conquest
The story of how a small Spanish force led by Francisco Pizarro brought down the mighty Inca Empire, forever changing the course of South American history.
The Fall of the Aztec Empire Explained
An overview of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, detailing the key events, causes, and lasting impact of this pivotal moment in world history.
The Sino-French War Explained
An overview of the 1884-1885 conflict between France and Qing China over control of Vietnam, a war that exposed China's military weaknesses.
The Sino-French War Explained
A concise overview of the 1884-1885 conflict between France and China over control of Vietnam, a war that reshaped East Asian power dynamics.
Anglo-Sikh Wars: The Fall of an Empire
A concise overview of the Anglo-Sikh Wars, the conflicts that led to the fall of the Sikh Empire and the British annexation of the Punjab.
The Anglo-Sikh Wars Explained
A concise overview of the two pivotal 19th-century conflicts between the Sikh Empire and the British, leading to the fall of a powerful Indian kingdom.
The 1857 Sepoy Mutiny Explained
A concise overview of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny in India, a major uprising against the British East India Company's rule.