Tue 2 Sep 2008
Tim Bits asked:
I wish to learn more about a country’s history…but which to look at. I am Canadian, so Canadian, and U.S. history, I know. Also took French, and South East Asian History in university.
I wish to learn more about a country’s history…but which to look at. I am Canadian, so Canadian, and U.S. history, I know. Also took French, and South East Asian History in university.
So what country should I look at?
English? Spanish?
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13 Responses to “What country has the richest most interesting history?”
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September 4th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
I am not being biased, but i think that England has the richest and most interesting histroy, beacuse it is such an old country everything has happened in it, for example the battle of hasting in 1066
September 7th, 2008 at 11:06 am
definatly indian,egypt and china
September 9th, 2008 at 8:04 am
I personally feel that ancient history is the richest and most entertaining. Mainly Greece, Rome, and Egypt.
The history of Europe is also fascinating. There were many different rulers, empires, and borders all throughout Europe until international borders were established in about 1920. So sometimes the histories of France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, England, and Italy all overlap.
It’s all fun!
September 9th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I’d pick a country or former country that you have never studied before. The little countries that are now in Russia have incredibly interesting histories as territories/independent ancient nations that are fascinating!
Constantinople, Roumania, Hungary have always interested me.
September 13th, 2008 at 1:11 am
greek or roman because they helped mold so many countries through gov. art. architecture its freaking amazing
September 13th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
The spain’s history is very rich and goes back soooo many years. Also egypt is another!
September 15th, 2008 at 3:15 am
I would say Israel, it was overrun by the Romans in 70 AD and the Diaspora started in 135 after the revolt. A rich and tragic history all in one, lots of interesting storys and tales, some of which are biblical. Abraham, Moses, The Passion, the inquisition, the Holocaust, all of these are tied in to the jewish people and their history.
September 17th, 2008 at 10:38 am
I would personally say Roman history because it’s just fascinating. European, Egyptian and Greek history are all fine choices though. I can’t really say that there’s a country in existence that has a boring history.
September 19th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Because you’re Canadian, I’d suggest English history You’ll soon see that what happened in England is relevant to Canadian history, so you’ll learn more about your own country’s history. Also, because you know French history, it’ll be easier because the histories of France and England are intertwined. And you’ll be able to read the original sources in the original language, which is a huge advantage in studying history.
Also, as someone above said, England has one of the most interesting histories.
I’d suggest you start with Henry VIII, as he changed the course of England fundamentally and because he was one of the first in the “modern” (that is, not Medieval) period. So it’s easier to grasp for us “moderns,” and, because the printing press was invented not too long before his reign, the sources are more numerous so you get a more detailed view. Also, the 16th Century is a “fun” period of history–lots of big names and famous events.
Then work your way forward to 1948 or so, when England gave up its empire.
September 19th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Most countries histories are related their indigenous populations with migration of other races and nationalities gradually tempering and changing their paths.
England got her history from invasion. British, Roman, Scandinavian, Germanic, and Norman civilizations have all successfully invaded England, settled there as an aristocracy, and left their mark. Consequently the English language, culture, tradition, and lifestyle are an extraordinarily rich mixture stretching 3000 years. Perhaps that is what gave England an edge in expanding her Empire and painting the world red. There are very few countries in the world today that have not been influenced in some way by English history, for good or bad.
September 21st, 2008 at 2:29 am
What about something older? The Middle East countries have a very interesting history, as does Greece and Italy.
September 24th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Egypt, Greece and France would be my picks for the longest and richest histories…they’re about equal in my book.
September 26th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
that is a very difficult question to answer. european history is fantastic, asian history is also very rich. spanish/latin history is REALLY cool… you could also try indian history as well…
i guess it just depends on what cultures you find more intriguing.