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A scene on the ice, Dutch Republic, first half of the 17th century. The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCI), to December 31, 1700 (MDCC). It falls into the early modern period of Europe and in that continent (whose impact on the world was increasing) was characterized by the Baroque cultural ...
This is a timeline of the 17th century. 1600s. 1600: On February 17 Giordano Bruno is burned at the stake by the Inquisition. 1600: Michael the Brave unifies the three Romanian countries: Wallachia, Moldavia and Transylvania after the Battle of Șelimbăr from 1599.
The 17th century was a period of unceasing disturbance and violent storms, no less in literature than in politics and society. The Renaissance had prepared a receptive environment essential to the dissemination of the ideas of the new science and philosophy.
The technology, science, and inventions of the 17th century helped to pave the way for the Industrial Revolution and the modern era.
The Seventeenth Century is the leading interdisciplinary forum for the period, with topic coverage including early modern literature, history and visual arts.
Nations and Empires were built, new political and scientific systems were established, and in the theatre of war, many people died. In this article, we will look at 7 key events that took place during the 17th Century. 1. The crowns of England and Scotland unite (1603)
American Life in the Seventeenth Century covers the transition from settlements to villages and towns in Colonial America, including the religions, industries, and geographical features that shaped daily life. This painting depicts a scene from the Salem Witch Trials.
The 17th Century was a time of great turmoil and conflict in Europe. One of the biggest events to take place was the Thirty Years’ War. This war was fought between the years 1618 and 1648, and it began as a religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics.
Many of the British North American colonies that eventually formed the United States of America were settled in the seventeenth century by men and women, who, in the face of European persecution, refused to compromise passionately held religious convictions and fled Europe.
By the 17th century there was already a tradition and awareness of Europe: a reality stronger than that of an area bounded by sea, mountains, grassy plains, steppes, or deserts where Europe clearly ended and Asia began—“that geographical expression” which in the 19th century Otto von Bismarck was to see as counting for little against the ...