The westernmost peninsula is embraced by a majestic continent
Europe. The Ural and Caucasus Mountains separate Europe from Asia. Europe is
popular for its majestic caves that are beautifully excavated and painted.
During the early Iron Age the historical antiquity started rising. Due to the
colonization by the Greeks and Phoenicians many Mediterranean cities rose
during this time. The influence by Ancient Greece resulted in the western
democratic and individualistic character.
European
Deputation
Craftsmen and countrymen were the colonist in most part of
the Europe. The Greek Empire and the Roman Empire were the two major Empires that existed
during this delegation. Europe’s rich and
diverse culture is attributed by the art and philosophy of these two major
Empires. The King of ancient Greek kingdom
of Macedon was Alexander
the great. The stories of his heroism
and bravery are popular till now all over the world. The popular writer of that
time was Homer. Some great literature and stories like Peloponnese, the rivalry
between Sparta and Athens and Julius Caesar were written at that
period.
An
overview of Europe at Medieval times
The economic growth of Europe was influenced substantially by
the evolution of major commercial routes along the Mediterranean
Sea around the year 1000. Emperor Charlmagne was the famous
personality and is credited to create the outline of Western
Europe. Aachen was chosen the
Capital when the King of France
came into effectiveness as the Emperor of western Rome. Saint Thomas, Aquinas, Abelard and
Roger Bacon are few of the famous philosophers and theologians who are still
very popular. The rapid urban growth was the result of new inventions
attributed to the rise in Economy. For trade it was considered to be the golden
period. The major factor for Europe’s commercial development was also the fact
that it was surrounded by Genoa, Florence, Venice and Flanders. The spread of Islam at that time was due to increase
in orthodoxy. The Ottoman Empire captured the Eastern
Europe later.
Present
Era of Europe
Democracy was made known for the first time and French
revolution marked this Era. Europe was tore
apart during the Napoleon campaign. In Balkan new states came into existence
and Italy and Germany united.
This period marked the beginning of Industrial revolution and
two super powers USA and USSR came into
scene. Germany got divided
into parts and western Germany
and Eastern Germany were formed after the
Second World War. Europe united again after the demolition of Berlin wall. Europe
became a major economical and political centre of power when many central and
European countries joined the European Union in 2004 and 2007. Europe is famous amongst tourists for many reasons like
its natural beauty and affluent past. It has a majestic combo of events
culture, exhibition and many enthralling activities.
