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Sep 18, 1543
Heliocentric Theory
Nicolaus Copernicus publishes the heliocentric theory in 1543. His theory states that the sun does not revolve around the earth but the earth and the planets go around the sun. -
Hobbes has published Leviathan
In 1651, Thomas Hobbes published his book Leviathan. The book was the foundation most of Western political philosophy. -
Newton publishes treatise on law of gravity
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The Social Contract is published
Jean-Jacques Rousseau publishes his book, TheSocial Contract. The Social Contract inspired revolutionaries and politicial reforms in Europe. -
American colonies declare independence
America declares independence from Great Britian. Declaration of Independence is signed. -
Start of French Revolution
During the revolution, the palace of Versailles was stormed. Also, King Louis was executed, later so was his wife. -
The storming of Bastille
The storming of Bastille was a flashpiont in the French Revolution. It was the third event in the beginning of the French Revolution. -
Mary Wollstonecraft publishes A Vindication of the Rights of Women
A Vindication of the Rights of Women was an early work of feminist philosophy. -
King Louis is executed; the Reign of Terror begins
On Jan. 21, 1793 King Louis the 16th was arrested and the behead in a public execution. He was the first victum of the Reign of Terror. The Reign of Terror was a period of mass executions of "enemies of the revolution". -
Napoleon crowns himself eperor
Napoleon took advantage of how weak France was so he could crown himself emperor. He was later exiled to Saint Helena because he was declared an outlaw.
