Click on the below link to read the two primary documents during the Renaissance period. Ask yourself how does this convey the ideology of the Renaissance era.

Book of the Courtier-copy for christian

 

 

Welcome to our journey through European history. We will begin our stroll through Europe both at a time of discovery and death. The fall of Constantinople, the spread of the Black Death, the weakening of the Catholic Church, and the strengthening of sovereignty. Because of the short time of which we have to cover and the possible success of gaining college credit, we have a bit of research to do over the summer. This can be found on the side menu marked Summer Homework. Everything you need to know about it is there. It will be collected the first day of class. The good thing is there is no formal essay this year. However please answer the questions as detail as possible for you may find it useful come test time. Enjoy your summer and see you in the Fall!

Right-wing populists stand to gain seats in the approaching European Parliament elections — which is good news for Moscow.

 

Ukraine gov’t has issued orders to use force against pro-Russian groups who have caused unrest.

Ukraine begins withdraw of military from Crimea. Russian troops still “storming” military bases within Crimea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On another note Ukraine PM states:”Strictly with a view to maintaining Ukraine’s unity, the question of joining NATO is not on the agenda,”Thus backing away from becoming part of NATO

Happy St Pat’s Day – follow the news in Ireland on this special day

Crimea applies for union with Russia day after it votes to separate from Ukraine