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What is happening in Italy in 1914CE
Since its unification, Italy has been ruled by parliamentary system under a constitutional monarchy. Italian politics has been turbulent, including the assassination of its king, Umberto I, in 1900. Nevertheless, the economy has expanded greatly and Italy has built up a comprehensive railway network, a modern army and an excellent navy.
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Egypt history 200BCE
Egypt is now ruled by monarchs descended from one of Alexander the Great's generals
Europe history 200BCE
The Celts still dominate much of Europe, but a new power, Rome, is on the rise and is now the leading power in the western Mediterranean
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Egypt history 30BCE
Egyptian independence has come to an end with the death of its famous queen, Cleopatra
Europe history 30BCE
The Roman empire now rules much of Europe
Central Europe history 30BCE
Major population movements are occuring in this region
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Europe history 200CE
The Roman Empire has given much of Europe two centuries of peace and prosperity
Britain history 200CE
A Roman province now covers the southern half of the British Isles
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Spain and Portugal history 750CE
Muslim forces from North Africa have conquered most of present-day Spain and Portugal.
Britain history 750CE
A collection of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms now covers most of present-day England, and the rest of the British Isles is home to numerous Celtic tribes and kingdoms
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