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Attitudes and global events during the first decade of the 17th century with links to all decades of the century. Each item one paragraph listed by the year. 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604 1605, 1606, 1607, 1608, 1609, 1610
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 movement, the latter part of the Spanish Golden Age, the Dutch Golden Age ...
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.
17th Century Colonial Period Timeline. 1606 – England’s King James 1 issued the first Virginia Charter. Eight Englishmen were given the authority to colonize Virginia. 1607 – The first colony was established in Jameson. It was named after King James of England. 1609 -1610 The period of Starving Time began.
Feb 17, 2016 · February 17, 2016. The 17th-century was a tumultuous century in British history. Here, we highlight the key dates, from the Gunpowder Plot to the Great Fire of London, via the English Civil War and the Great Plague.
However, over the course of the 17th century their status gradually shifted so that more and more became slaves. Race-based slavery soon became central to the economy of the British colonies in...
The 17th Century 1600 - 1699. Use the timeline and maps to explore this historic period and it’s medley of science, art and politics. Use the historic theme ‘Intellectual Enlightenment’ to find out how world perception was changed during this period.
