These 13 key moments changed the history of Europe, and the effects can still be felt today. 1. The Napoleonic Wars Began on May 18, 1803. The events of the French Revolution were a motivating factor for Britain’s declaration of war on France. Despite Napoleon’s rapid rise to power between 1794 and 1799, the Napoleonic Wars began with Britain …
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