Tag Archives: Modern Ages
Baltic Germans
In late Medieval age Holy German Empire became overpopulated. People had trouble finding land and jobs in the cities. In families with more than two children the third son was unable to inherit land from his family. So many … Continue reading
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The Great Northern War 1700-1721
During the Modern ages Latvian land was hit by three large international wars. The Livonian war , Swedish-Polish war and Great Northern War. All three wars were fought between rival empires in Baltic region. The Livonian war made Poland-Lithuania as the main … Continue reading
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Latvian Witches
Christianity was leading religion in Europe and did everything to tackle their religious counterparts. Before Christianity became main dogmatic religion in Europe, Pagan religion was leading belief in Europe. Even so for centuries Pagan traditions remained within simple people. There … Continue reading
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Reformation in Livonia
Since Emperor Constantine made Christianity as main religion of Roman Empire this religion took its grip under Europe. Rome, previously a main enemy of Christian sect now was its main center. Christian religion spread among barbarian nations on ruins of … Continue reading
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