Europe

Historical Maps

Europe on the eve of the French Revolution

Europe on the eve of the French Revolution in the late 18th century was a complex and diverse continent, marked by significant social, economic, and political changes.

At the time, Europe was dominated by monarchies, which were absolute or limited in power, and had significant control over the lives of their subjects. The Enlightenment had influenced many people, leading to a growing desire for political and social change and for greater individual liberties.

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Languages

Languages in Europe

Most languages of Europe belong to the Indo-European language family. Out of a total population of 740 million, some 94% are native speakers of an Indo-European language. 5 languages have more than 50 million native speakers in Europe: Russian, German, French, Italian, and English

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