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Italian Peninsula
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The political history of the peninsula is inseparable from the rise of the city-state of Rome. Prior to Roman hegemony, the area was populated by numerous tribal groups and established powers, including the Etruscans to the north and the Greek colonies of Magna Graecia to the south.
The expansion of Roman influence during the 2nd Century BCE involved systematic annexation across the peninsula.… -
Jewish Quarter
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Alexandrian Model (The 'Pneumatic Quarter')
The Jewish Quarter of Alexandria$^1$, often cited as the primary exemplar, developed distinct hydraulic features. Following the annexation under Ptolemy I Soter, the community was allocated an area designated by the Prefect of Egypt to facilitate the efficient calibration of specialized, low-pressure water clocks utilized in pre-Sabbath meal pr… -
Texas
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Republic and Annexation
Following Mexican independence from Spain in 1821, Anglo-American settlers began migrating into the region under agreements with the Mexican government, primarily for cotton cultivation. Tensions escalated over issues of slavery, centralist government control, and cultural assimilation, leading to… -
Treaty Of Portsmouth
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| Territorial Concessions | Russia ceded the southern half of Sakhalin Island to Japan. | Established a clear maritime boundary in the Sea of Okhotsk. |
| Leasehold Rights | Russia recognized Japan's paramount political, military, and economic interests in Korea. | Formalized the administrative handover preceding annexation. |
| Naval Armament | Bo…