Corsica, thrust back into the Ancien Régime, was a laboratory for the innovations planned for the entire Kingdom. The young men of the élite families studied in France, while the island was …

Since the war, Corsica has developed a thriving tourism industry, and has been known for its independence movements, sometimes violent. Corsica's strategic position in the western …

Jul 12, 2025 · A spirit of defiance and a mysterious culture endure on the French island of Corsica, intertwined with the timeless beauty of its fragrant shrubbery, rugged mountains and …

In 1764 Corsica was secretly purchased by France from the Republic of Genoa. After an announcement and brief civil war in 1768-69, Corsica was incorporated into France in 1770, …

Corsica remains under French protectorate until 1559. In April 1559 the French king signs the treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, which will restore Corsica to Genoa (who had asked Charles V …

Apr 16, 2025 · But why is Corsica not Italian? The reasons why Corsica, despite being closer to the Italian peninsula, belongs to France, must be traced in the History of the island.

Highlighting Corsica’s historic and geographical ties to the Italian peninsula is essential for understanding the island’s ethnogenesis, linguistic identity and sociopolitical features.

The beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica has a long history that makes it a compelling destination with much for the traveller to see and do. From the ancient Greeks to the birth of …

Feb 29, 2024 · One of the main reasons behind Corsica's non-Italian status is its tumultuous history of invasions and occupations. Over the centuries, Corsica has been under the rule of …

Feb 16, 2020 · From the many prehistoric sites including Filitosa, to the Genoese watchtowers that top most of the headlands, Corsica is a dream for all history enthusiasts and adventurers …