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Guns, Sails, and Empires: Technological Innovation and the Early Phases of European Expansion, 1400-1700
Carlo M. Cipolla · 1965 · 448 pages
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A classic study of economic and technological history that explores how Portugal became the first European power to establish a global empire. Carlo M. Cipolla examines the role of firearms, maritime navigation, and institutions in the formation of European empires between the 16th and 18th centuries.
With rigorous analysis, the book demonstrates how technological and organizational advantages allowed small European nations to dominate global trade and politics, offering valuable perspectives on the role of technology in history.
Book details
| Author | Carlo M. Cipolla |
|---|---|
| Original title | Guns, Sails, and Empires |
| Year of publication | 1965 |
| Pages | 448 |
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