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(From Journal of Japanese Trade & Industry (JJTI))
Byline: Kawakatsu Heita
Japan and China Disarm as Europe Enters the Age of Great Military Powers Europe's world domination was made possible by a military revolution in the 16th century. This military revolution consisted of three elements: the development of firearms, the strengthening of fortresses and the expansion of armies. The 300 years from 1500 to 1800 are referred to as the beginning of the "modern era" (the post-medieval era) in European history. These three centuries started with the military revolution from around the beginning of the 16th century and ended with a political revolution in ...