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Modern China
History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett
Historical Shifts Drive Global Power Dynamics
Europe transitioned to the most advanced society around the time of the Black Death in the 1300s, gaining significant technological, social, and economic advantages that facilitated its global colonization efforts. However, until the Industrial Revolution in 1800, these advantages over other Eurasian civilizations, including the Chinese, were not overtly pronounced. Despite certain military and economic advancements, Chinese capabilities were still formidable, reflecting a complex balance where both European and Chinese forces could achieve victories against one another. The economic interdependence between the Spanish Empire and China highlights the latter's vital role in global trade, as Spanish conquests in the Americas led to increased demand for Chinese goods like silk and tea, demonstrating China's continued influence and economic significance during this period.
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