Before the 1800s, China was a super power before the time the Europeans came to their country. They comprehended further more about the world than the Europeans did, and had already started trading there. China had the largest known market in the world at the time, selling all sorts of exquisite products. This meant that China was home to one of the major economies on the planet. But it was even the smallest of things that made them a world leader. Priceless inventions like the saddle had not been invented, so now the rider could fight "standing" up, and getting that crucial advantage. Among others, the Chinese furthermore developed printing. This crucial device allowed the possibility to make countless copies of one document, instead of re-writing each text. The Chinese were also great sailors among their behemoths called "Junks". These huge ships were able to transport just about everything. The hull was filled with water allowing it to also transport fish. The sailors were......
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