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Explaining the Gunpowder Empires

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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Empires and Governance: A Comparative Analysis

This chapter explores the multi-ethnic compositions and governance challenges of the Spanish and Turkish empires, emphasizing the limited agency of conquered peoples. It contrasts the economic systems and trade practices of both empires while examining the historical implications of colonialism in shaping state-building. Through discussions on social hierarchies and competitive dynamics, the chapter highlights how these imperial models influenced contemporary governance and innovation.

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