The Dual Alliance was a defensive alliance formed between Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1879, aimed at countering potential threats from Russia.
The Congress of Berlin (1878) Explained
The Congress of Berlin in 1878 aimed to redraw the map of the Balkans and resolve territorial disputes following the Russo-Turkish War.
Silesian Wars Explained
The Silesian Wars were a series of conflicts fought over control of the Silesia region between Prussia and Austria in the 18th century.
Great Eastern Crisis Explained
The Great Eastern Crisis refers to a series of events in the late 19th century that led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the emergence of new nation-states in the Balkans.
Russo-Turkish War Explained
The Russo-Turkish War was a conflict between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century over territorial disputes and the rights of Orthodox Christians in the Balkans.