Guns, Sails, and Empires

Discover the remarkable story of how Europe, once weak and besieged, became the dominant player on the world stage for four centuries. Through a fusion of guns and sailing ships, Europe's military and economic power was revolutionized. This comprehensive work explores the incredible turn of history, from bell-casting to Jesuit missions, uncultivated woods to the imperial court of China, revealing how capital and labor maximized technological advancements to shape our modern world.