The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCI), to December 31, 1700 (MDCC). It falls into the early modern period...

The 17th century BC was the century that lasted from 1700 BC to 1601 BC. c. 1700 BC: Indus Valley civilisation comes to an end but is continued by the...

This is a timeline of philosophy in the 17th century (17th-century philosophy). 1649 – Christina, Queen of Sweden (reigned 1632–1654) invited René Descartes...

This is a timeline of the 17th century. 1600: On February 17 Giordano Bruno is burned at the stake by the Inquisition. 1600: Michael the Brave unifies...

in the 19th century (1801–1850) See also List of state leaders in the 17th-century Holy Roman Empire List of state leaders in 17th-century South Asia List...

letters. Metaphysical poets - a term made by Samuel Johnson for a group of 17th century English poets. German literature of the Baroque period 1600 Hamlet, Prince...

the height of its power and cultural influence at the beginning of the 17th century, but military, political, and economic difficulties were already being...

Paris in the 17th century was the largest city in Europe, with a population of half a million, matched in size only by London. It was ruled in turn by...

17th-century French art is generally referred to as Baroque, but from the mid- to late 17th century, the style of French art shows a classical adherence...

the island of Great Britain roughly corresponding to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Major historical events in early modern British history include...