Curated OER
Europe in Upheaval (1850 - 1914)
Europe was in a state of transition and upheaval that spanned a time of 60 years, beginning in 1850 and running through the first World War. Uncover the wars, key players, politics, and social movements that marked this time period in...
Library of Congress
Loc: Bismarck and Unification
An account of the situation after the war of 1848/49 and Bismarck's unique contributions to German history, making imperial Germany a huge success.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Sisley, Alfred
Overview of impressionist French painter, Alfred Sisley. Links to fellow impressionist, Edouard Manet, Pissarro, Renoir, Monet, and Bazille. A gallery of his work is included with selected insights. Great links are provided to...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alexander Iii of Russia
Wikipedia offers an in-depth biography of Alexander III and discusses his reign as tsar of Russia.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Boule De Suif" by Guy De Maupassant
This is the text of the short story "Boule de Suif" by Guy de Maupassant. The story is set in the Franco-Prussian War and follows a group of French residents of Rouen, recently occupied by the Prussian army. The 10 travelers sharing the...
ArtQuizz
Art Quizz: Monet (2)
A quiz on the life of Monet. This is a great tool for assessment or review and an even greater way in incorporate technology in the artroom. This site is translated from the original French version. Proof the answers before using for the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Rudolf Clausius
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides brief biographical information on German physicist and mathematician Rudolf Clausius including an image, hyperlinked terms, and external links.
Hanover College
Hanover College: The Memoirs of Otto Von Bismarck
Tow selections from the memoirs of the "Iron Chancellor." One describes the war with Austria and the other selection deals with the war against France.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: France in Western Africa
A brief explanation of French imperialist desires and holdings in Western Africa.