The "Crisis of the 17th Century" (jan 1, 1600 – jan 1, 1699)

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Due partially to climate change - the "Little Ice Age"

Revolution against monarchy

Ming Dynasty Collapses - it was the largest, most populated, and wealthiest state at that time.

30-Years War - Effects of European Population

Mid-17th c. Breakdown:
Fall of Ming when Northerners invade

Human Mortality (stats in lecture)
China - loss of cultivated land
Mughal India - civil war and famine
Europe - no peace

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