The legacy of Leopold II of Belgium is complex and controversial, encompassing both significant achievements and profound controversies. Here are some key aspects of his legacy:Colonial Expansion: Leopold II’s most controversial legacy is his personal rule over the Congo Free State (later known ... |
The real (meaning: "royal", plural: reais later becoming réis) was the unit of currency of Portugal from around 1430 until 1911. It replaced the dinheiro at the rate of 1 real = 840 dinheiros and was itself replaced by the escudo (as a result of the Republican revolution of 19 ... |
During the reign of Napoleon III, France indeed expanded its colonial empire significantly. Here are some key aspects of France’s colonial expansion during his reign:French Indochina: Napoleon III’s administration initiated France’s colonization of Southeast Asia, leading to the establishment o ... |