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Why the West Rules - For Now, by Ian Morris

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The Military Revolution in the West

This chapter discusses how the introduction of cannons revolutionized warfare in the 1400s, leading to the downfall of fortified cities and armored knights. It also explores the arms race among European kings and the role of firearms in the consolidation of Western European nations.

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