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The map shows Central Europe, sometimes referred to as Middle Europe or Median Europe, a region of the European continent lying between the variously defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe and south of the Northern European countries.
Central Europe is a geographical region of Europe between Eastern, Southern, Western and Northern Europe. Central Europe is known for its cultural diversity; however, countries in this region also share certain historical and cultural similarities.
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- Explore This Fascinating Map of Medieval Europe
- Some Context: Why 1444?
- Feudalism in Medieval Europe
- Zooming in on The South: The Rise of The Ottoman Empire
- Maps Freeze Time
What did Europe look like in the Middle Ages? That’s a tough question to answer since Europe’s borders and territories were (and still are) constantly in flux. This map, shared by Reddit user /ratkatavobratka, provides a historical snapshot of Europe in 1444—a time when European society was made up mostly of independent territories that were govern...
Before we dive into the analysis, first thing’s first—what’s so special about the year 1444? It was the year of the Battle of Varna. That’s when the Ottoman army defeated the Hungarians and allowed the Ottoman Empire to expand its reign. It’s considered a pivotal moment for Ottoman expansion into Southern Europe. In fact, this battle is so historic...
One of the most immediately obvious details of this map of medieval Europe is how fragmented Western Europe was at the time. This vast array of independent territories technically made up the Holy Roman Empire(the empire’s borders are highlighted in green on the map). But why was the Holy Roman Empire so fragmented? The empire was subdivided into i...
While the Holy Roman Empire was highly fragmented, other empires were much more unified. For instance, the Ottoman Empire had a much more centralized governing system. In 1444, it was ruled by Fatih Sultan Mehmed(which is Turkish for Sultan Mehmed, the Conqueror). During his reign, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople (now known as Istanbul)...
Historical maps are fascinating because they provide a snapshot of the world as it once was (but no longer is). As previously mentioned, Europe’s borders were (and still are) constantly changing. And it’s interesting to look back on previous eras to remember how far we’ve come.
- Carmen Ang
Europe Map. Europe is the planet's 6th largest continent AND includes 47 countries and assorted dependencies, islands and territories. Europe's recognized surface area covers about 9,938,000 sq km (3,837,083 sq mi) or 2% of the Earth's surface, and about 6.8% of its land area.
- John Moen
Outline blank map of Europe. 2500x1342px / 611 Kb Go to Map. European Union countries map. 2000x1500px / 749 Kb Go to Map. Europe time zones map. 1245x1012px / 490 Kb ...
The period of European history which we call “Medieval” is usually regarded as consisting of the thousand years or so between the fall of the Roman Empire in the west (in the 5th century), through to the period of the Renaissance in the 15th century.
Information about Central Europe. The term "Central Europe" is generally referred to as the region in the middle of Europe, comprising of the countries Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia.