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…that the growth in trade at this time laid the foundations for a world economy. In the Early Modern Period there was a world market for silver, and “silver was a product produced for profit just like any other commodity.” The discovery of silver in the Americas led…

…) as merchants. When they left (1271) Venice to return to China, they were accompanied by 17-year-old Marco and two priests. Early Life Despite his enduring fame, very little was known about the personal life of Marco Polo. It is known that he was born…

…-revolutionary. His early experience with China's bourgeois intellectuals had left him with a residue of destruction toward the purveyors of "book learning." He later joined the Chinese Communist Party. After 7 years of controlling China, the KMT (Kuomintang…

…with the help of Turkish allies, ruled from 618 to 907. The strength of the early Tang was built directly on the organization of communications and administration established by the Sui. The boundaries of this great empire expanded as the Tang armies defeated…

…history. When a dominant empire declines, another empire emerges to replace it. "Rome replaced Carthage, Ottoman Turkey replaced Byzantium, Britain replaced France, and America replaced Britain. Mongolia replaced China, and China replaced Mongolia." (Soc 5…

…. It was in this fashion that the Mongol armies destroyed entire populations in China and other surrounding areas such as Poland, Russia, and Iran. The Mongolian Empire was perhaps the largest empire in human history in terms of geographical expanse. Genghis Khan was most…

…to their husband's family if they wished to marry. Although the role of women in the European Empires was far from satisfactory, women were better off in Europe than in China and soon would be demanding for equal pay in jobs and a better lifestyle. The Chinese…

…This essay analyses the Australian-China bilateral relationship since 1945 and in particular its political significance to Australia. Many global factors have influenced this relationship, including the advent of the Cold War, the Korean War…

…This essay analyses the Australian-China bilateral relationship since 1945 and in particular its political significance to Australia. Many global factors have influenced this relationship, including the advent of the Cold War, the Korean War…

…all the direct selling activities except the US company Amway in mainland China a couple years ago due to alleged social stabilization reasons. It is still too early to conclude whether this regulation is good to Chinese economy or not. This research…