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Algerian War
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Aftermath and Legacy
The immediate consequence of the accords was a massive exodus. Approximately one million pieds-noirs repatriated to France in the summer of 1962, causing significant social and economic strain within France. Simultaneously, hundreds of thousands of Algerians (Harkis) who had fought alongside the French army were left behind and faced brutal reprisals from the victorious [FLN forces](/entries/fln… -
Battle Of Poitiers
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The battle occurred during the third phase of the English military efforts\ in the Hundred Years' War\, often characterized by deep, destructive cavalry raids known as chevauchées. Edward, the Black Prince\, had launched a substantial expedition from his base in Aquitaine\ in the summer of 1356, aiming to disrupt the French heartland economy\_ and undermine the authority of King [John II (John the Good)](/entries/john-ii-k…
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Habsburg Valois Rivalry
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The Italian Wars and High Renaissance Patronage
The primary theater of operations for the rivalry was Northern Italy. The Valois kings laid historical claim to the Duchy of Milan, viewing it as essential for projecting power into the peninsula and maintaining traditional French military access routes. This Italian dimension was inextricably linked to cultural patronage; both courts used lavish support for [Renaissance a… -
Habsburg Valois Rivalry
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The rivalry did not conclude with a definitive, lasting victory for either house but rather transitioned into new configurations of power. The aggressive French pressure was only truly relieved following the forced abdication of Charles V in 1556. His son, Philip II, inherited the bulk of the Habsburg domains, while Ferdinand I received the imperial crown.
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Joseph Fourier
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Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier (21 March 1768 – 16 May 1830) was a highly influential French mathematician and physicist, best known for his groundbreaking work in heat transfer theory and the development of Fourier analysis. Born in Auxerre, in the former province of Burgundy, Fourier was the son of a tailor. His early education took place at the military school of Auxerre, where his aptitude for mathematics became evident. Despite his ambition to join the French Army as an artil…