Puritans demanded religious freedom and Church of England purification. Writers followed plain style with limited ornamentation. Poetry focused on religious themes and biblical references. Literature emphasized spirituality and religious teachings. Fear was used to motivate readers to follow God's rules
Young intellectuals emerged in late 19th century Ottoman Empire. First organized opposition movement established in 1889 by military students. Ahmed Rıza Bey led Paris-based Committee of Union and Progress. Mizancı Murat replaced Ahmed Rıza as chairman in 1896
Austronesians settled Fiji around 1000 BC, followed by Melanesians and Polynesians. First European contact in 1643, British in 1774. UK gained control in 1874, introduced plantation economy with Indian laborers. Independence achieved in 1970, divided society into iTaukei (56.8%), Indo-Fijian (37.5%), and others
Labour Party won 2024 election, currently ruling UK. Conservative Party has been in power since WWII. Liberal Democrats lost support in 2015 but gained in 2024
Founded in 1962 by Frisian movement activists. Advocates for Frisian language, culture and sports. Founded in reaction to Dutch use in Friesland churches