History by city History by city Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and its largest city. Its history as a settlement goes back to the Bronze age, but its status as a major urban centre dates to the eighteenth century. Belfast was, thoughout its modern history, a major commercial and industrial centre. It has suffered in recent years from a decline in its traditional industries. Another sad aspect of Belfast's history is recurrent outbreaks of sectarian conflict between Catholic and Protestant communities. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Belfast"
For an overview of Bratislava's history see Bratislava. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Bratislava"
The town of Bristol (Brycgstow, Old English, "the place at the bridge") was in existence by the beginning of the 11th Century, and under Norman rule acquired one of the strongest castles in southern England. The River Avon in the city centre has slowly evolved into Bristol Harbour, and since the 12th century the place has been an important port, handling much of England's trade with Ireland. In 1247 a new bridge was built and the town was extended to incorporate neighbouring suburbs, becoming in 1373 a county in its own right. During this period Bristol also became a centre of shipbuilding and manufacturing. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Bristol"
The History of Canberra details the the development of the city of Canberra from the time before white settlement to Canberra's planning by the Chicago architect Walter Burley Griffin and subsequent development to the present day. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Canberra"
History of Cieszyn and Těšín - The area of the towns of Cieszyn and Cesky Tesin has been populated by Slavs at least since 7th century. According to the legend, in 810 three sons of a prince– Bolko, Leszko and Cieszko, met here after a long pilgrimage, found a spring, and in their happiness decided to found a new settlement. They called it Cieszyn, from a Slavic root ciesz- meaning joy. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Cieszyn and Těšín"
The History of Cologne, Germany's oldest major city, can be broken into several periods: ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Cologne"
This article is about the history of Coventry, England. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Coventry"
At the beginning of the 14th century, the region was plunged into war involving Poland and Brandenburg to the west. Brandenburg's claim to Gdańsk and Pomerania was based on a treaty of August 8, 1305 between Brandenburg's rulers and Wenceslaus III, promising the Meissen territory to the Bohemian crown in exchange for Pomerelia (the contract was not made). ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Gdańsk"
This article documents the history of Johannesburg, part of present day Gauteng Province, in South Africa. The area around Johannesburg has been inhabited for thousands of years by hunter-gatherer peoples. The establishment of modern-day Johannesburg began in 1886 with the discovery of gold and the Witwatersrand reef. After the discovery, the population of the city exploded and Johannesburg became the largest city in South Africa. Today, it is a centre for learning and entertainment for all of Africa. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Johannesburg"
The History of Kiev (also spelled Kyiv as per ), the largest city and the capital of Ukraine, is long and remarkable. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Kiev"
The history of Kyrenia, a town in the turkish occupied area of Cyprus begins since the Prehistoric times of Cyprus and continues into the present. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Kyrenia"
Manchester developed over little more than a century from a minor town into the world's first industrial city. Its remarkable history embraces the world's first passenger railway station and first public library. It also led the political and economic reform of nineteenth century Britain as the vanguard of free trade. By the start of the twenty-first century it had become a post-industrial city dominated by sport, broadcasting and education. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Manchester"
The history of Nicosia, the current capital of Cyprus, begins at the geological birth of Cyprus and continues into the present. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Nicosia"
The burghers of Posen/Posnan for a large part took on Protestant beliefs. The Protestant church books (Kirchenbuch), starting in 1596 with the evangelical churches of the city, also the Catholic churches were filmed by the LDS Mormons, after Treaty of Versailles, see external links below. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Poznań"
The eastern Armorican people of Redones founded Condate— an ancient Celtic word meaning confluent— at the confluence of the Ille and Vilaine rivers and made it the capital of a territory that extended to the Bay of Mont Saint Michel. The name of the city of Rédon also reflects that of the Redones. Early in the 1st century BCE, they adopted the greek and Roman practice of issuing coinage , adapting the widely-imitated gold staters of Philip II of Macedon, in the characteristic Celtic coin metal alloy called billion . Without inscriptions, as the Celtic practice was, the Redones coinage features a carioteer whose pony has a human head. Large hoards of their coins were unearthed in the "treasure of Amanlis" found in June 1835 and that of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, discovered in February 1941. The Museum at Rennes contains a large representative collection. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Rennes"
History of Szczecin ( German: Stettin) in Poland. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Szczecin"
This article is about the History of Timişoara, the largest and most important city in the Romanian Banat. Timişoara is also known by the following names: Hungarian: Temesvár, German: Temeswar / Temeschwar / Temeschburg, Serbian: Temišvar / Темишвар, Turkish: Tamışvar / Temeşvar. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Timişoara"
History of Toowoomba, Queensland ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Toowoomba"
The history of Toulouse can be traced as far back as the 8th century BC, according to the oldest archeological evidence of human settlement. The location was very advantageous: an easy crossing of the Garonne River, just as the northward river reaches strong hills and thus bends westward toward the Atlantic Ocean. It was a focal point for trade between the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Immediately north of these hills was a large plain suitable for agriculture. People gathered on the hills overlooking the river, south of the plain, 9 kilometers south of today's downtown Toulouse. The name of the city was Tolosa. Researchers today agree that the name is probably Aquitanian, related to the old Basque language, but the meaning is unknown. The name of the city has remained almost unchanged over centuries despite Celtic, Roman and Germanic invasions, which is rare for French cities (e.g. Paris was once called Lutetia). ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Toulouse"
The earliest settlements in the area of present Vilnius appear to be of mesolithic origin. Numerous archaeological findings in different parts of the city prove that the area has been inhabited by peoples of various cultures since the early Middle Ages. Initially a Baltic settlement, it was also inhabitated by Slavs (the oldest Slavonic name for the city is Крывы горад - The Kryvy City) and, since at least 11th century, by Jews. Some historians identify the city with Voruta, a forgotten capital of King Mindaugas. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Vilnius"
Uppsala (older spelling Upsala) is a Swedish City in central Sweden, located about 70 km north of Stockholm. It is the fourth largest city in Sweden with its 130,000 inhabitants; including immediate surroundings, Uppsala Municipality amounts to 183 403 (2005). ...more on Wikipedia about "Uppsala" http://www.shortopedia.com , this is it! History_by_city
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