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The Romanticism begins
Romanticism is a cultural movement that originated in Germany and the United Kingdom at the end of the 18th century as a reaction against enlightenment and neoclassicism, giving priority to feelings. -
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Life of Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven was a leading German composer and pianist of the 19th century, born in Bonn in 1770 and died in Vienna in 1827. His work, ranging from classicism to romanticism, is renowned for its originality and emotional depth. Despite losing his hearing in his adult life, Beethoven continued to compose some of the most influential works in Western music, including his nine symphonies, numerous piano sonatas and string quartets. His legacy endures as one of the pillars of classical music. -
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Life of Friedrich Schlegel
He was an influential German writer, literary critic and philosopher, recognised as a central figure of Romanticism. He played a central role in shaping the German Romantic movement. His most prominent work, "Athenaeum Fragments", reflects his emphasis on subjectivity, irony and the concept of "fragmentarism", which significantly influenced literary theory and the development of Romantic thought. His legacy endures as a source of inspiration in literature, philosophy and cultural criticism. -
The invention of the locomotive
The first working railway steam locomotive on operational scale was built by Richard Trevithick in 1802. It was manufactured for the Coalbrookdale Foundry in Shropshire in England, although it has not retained any traces of its operation there. -
The Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was a diplomatic conference held in Vienna, Austria, in 1815, after the Napoleonic Wars. Its main aim was to reorganise Europe after the collapse of the Napoleonic Empire and to re-establish a balance of power on the continent. This involved the restoration of overthrown monarchies and territorial redistribution. This event had important economic and political implications for the whole of Europe and laid the foundations for a new international order. -
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The Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence was a conflict, in which Greece fought to free itself from Ottoman rule and establish its independence as a nation .This war culminated in the signing of the Treaty of Constantinople in 1832, which recognised Greece's independence and established the borders of the new state. This war had important political and economic implications for the Eastern Mediterranean region, as well as inspiring other nationalist movements in Europe during Romanticism. -
The invention of photography
Photography, as we know it today, began in the late 1830s in France. Joseph Nicéphore Niépce used a portable camera obscura to expose a pewter plate coated with bitumen to light. This is the first recorded image that did not fade quickly. Niépce's success led to a series of other experiments and photography progressed very quickly. -
The Reform Act in the United Kingdom
The Reform Act of 1832 was an important piece of legislation in the United Kingdom during Romanticism. Passed in 1832, it reformed the British electoral system, expanding the right to vote and eliminating some of the inequalities and corrupt practices in the electoral process. Political reform had significant economic repercussions by opening up the political system to greater representation of the emerging middle class and encouraging a more favourable environment for trade and investment. -
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First Carlist War
The Carlist Wars were a series of civil and military conflicts that took place in Spain. These wars pitted supporters of King Ferdinand VII's brother, Charles Mary Isidore of Bourbon (known as "Charles V" to his followers), against supporters of Ferdinand VII's daughter, Isabella II. The wars had major political and economic implications in Spain, contributing to political and social instability in the country for several years and affecting economic development and trade relations. -
The Romanticism ends
The Romantic period is considered to have lasted until the revolutions of 1848. The end of the Romantic period coincided with the emergence of French realism.