Charlemagne united most of Western and Central Europe under the Carolingian Empire, which was the first new empire in Europe after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
During Muslim rule, Córdoba became a prominent cultural and intellectual center in Western Europe, especially during the 10th century. It was known for its advanced architecture, including the Great Mosque of Córdoba, and its vibrant community of scholars, poets, and philosophers. The city's libraries and universities attracted thinkers from various backgrounds, making it a hub of knowledge and a symbol of the convivencia, or coexistence, of different cultures. Córdoba's influence during this period significantly shaped the course of European history.
It halted the Muslim invasions Charles Martel's victory at the Battle of Tours (variously dated 732 or 733) ended the Muslim advance into Europe that had begun in Spain in 711. This allowed most of Western Europe to remain untouched by Islam and secured the position of Christendom. The Muslims were pushed back into Spain thus keeping Western Europe under influence of Catholic Christianity
Spain (al-Andulas), Sicily and Southern France
The major divisions between Eastern and Western Europe after World War II were primarily based on political ideologies and economic systems. Eastern Europe fell under the influence of the Soviet Union, adopting communist regimes and centrally planned economies, while Western Europe embraced democratic governance and market-oriented economies. This ideological divide was symbolized by the Iron Curtain, which represented not only physical barriers but also significant cultural and social differences. The Cold War further entrenched these divisions, leading to a prolonged period of tension and rivalry between the two regions.
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Spain was under Muslim control by 750 AD.
Western Europe
It halted the Muslim invasions Charles Martel's victory at the Battle of Tours (variously dated 732 or 733) ended the Muslim advance into Europe that had begun in Spain in 711. This allowed most of Western Europe to remain untouched by Islam and secured the position of Christendom. The Muslims were pushed back into Spain thus keeping Western Europe under influence of Catholic Christianity
No. It's over in Asia under China.
Charlemagne united most of Western and Central Europe under the Carolingian Empire, which was the first new empire in Europe after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
The first Muslim Empire was located in Saudi Arabia Under the second Rightful Caliph Hazrat Umar (May Allah be pleased with him). Its capital was Madina Munawara. Later Muslim Empires had their capitals at Kufa, Baghdad, Cordova, Istambol.
Napoleon unified western Europe under one code of laws, the Napoleonic code.
Western Europe. Eastern Europe is used to denote those countries that fell under the influence, or were part of the Soviet Union after the second world war. Finland managed to keep its independence, and is thus considered part of western Europe. Though i would like to note that the boundaries of eastern and western Europe have started to fade. Finland is in Western Europe, it is a border country of Eastern and Western.
That is true; eastern Europe was not well managed under its previous communist governments.
By the fall of 1940 Germany controlled most of Western Europe. The countries under German rule include but are not limited to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Q: What are the natural resources of Muslim-countries that came under western domination in the 17th and 18th centuries?