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Explaining the Gunpowder Empires

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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The Gunpowder Revolution: From East to West

This chapter examines the historical journey of gunpowder technology from its origins in China to its widespread adoption in Europe, influenced by cultural and political factors. It highlights how the democratization of gun ownership reshaped warfare and governance, shifting power from local nobility to centralized authorities. Additionally, the chapter explores the unique case of Hawaii as a gunpowder state, detailing its historical transformation through European influence and trade.

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