East Asia 1450-1750
Japan Political centralization in 16th c. Long-fought campaigns against Korea and China Impact: 1) Korea-politically decentralized 2) China-rise of Manchu
Tokugawa Shogunate established 1603, ruled until 1868 New capital at Edo (Tokyo) Greater economic integration led to growth of merchant class
China Cultural achievements of Ming continued in 16th c. Famine, revolt, invasion ended dynasty in 1644 Manchu established Qing Dynasty that lasted until 20th c. $10m Ming Vase
Trade w/Euros tightly controlled by gov’t Christianity made inroads Population expanded-New World crops Segregation of Manchus and ethnic Chinese (like Mongols) The “Manchu Queue”