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Charles VIII's 1494 Italy Invasion
- The invasion of Italy by Charles VIII in 1494 marked a new era of European power politics with advanced armies and technology.
- This shift introduced a scale and state capacity unfamiliar to local populations, shaping a modern world foundation.
History Shows Change Is Possible
- History teaches us how the present world developed and reveals that current systems and norms are not inevitable or permanent.
- Understanding history equips us to question and potentially change societal structures.
1350-1650: Roots of Modernity
- Between 1350 and 1650, Europe saw the rise of the sovereign state, professional armies, capitalism, printing press, Renaissance, and global exploration.
- These developments laid the foundation for the modern world.