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Explaining the Gunpowder Empires

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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The Impact of Gunpowder on Hawaiian Unification and Cultural Transformation

This chapter explores the introduction of gunpowder in Hawaii and its significant impact on Kamehameha's efforts to unify the islands. It examines how this technological advancement helped to overcome traditional barriers, while also discussing the broader adoption of Western influences by the Hawaiian monarchy.

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