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Is “empire” a dead concept that went out of use sometime in the twentieth century or are there strong continuities between empires of the modern era (from about 1750) and present-day regional and global powers?

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Why did England and the Dutch seemingly benefit more from European empire-building than Spain or Portugal?

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How was Islam & Christianity able to spread from their original locations throughout the world by the 16th century. Why did people convert? Were there any specific individuals involved in spreading the religion, the role of dynasties/caliphates, the role of militarism, and global exploration?

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Is “empire” a dead concept that went out of use sometime in the twentieth century or are there strong continuities between empires of the modern era (from about 1750) and present-day regional and global powers?	193
Why did England and the Dutch seemingly benefit more from European empire-building than Spain or Portugal?	81
How was Islam & Christianity able to spread from their original locations throughout the world by the 16th century. Why did people convert? Were there any specific individuals involved in spreading the religion, the role of dynasties/caliphates, the role of militarism, and global exploration?	6