jan 1, 1600 - Historical context

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The Age of Reason and early Enlightenment. Galileo, Newton, and Descartes are reshaping how humans understand the world. Colonialism is expanding. In Europe, London is growing into a great city. The first professional scientists emerge, though "science" itself is still called "natural philosophy." Crime is rampant in urban centers with no organized police force. Punishment is public and brutal.

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