Western imperialism in Asia

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title: Western imperialism in Asia
text: The influence and imperialism of Western Europe and associated states peaked in Asian territories from the colonial period beginning in the 16th century and substantially reducing with 20th century decolonization. It originated in the 15th-century search for alternative trade routes to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia as a response to Ottoman control of the Silk Road that led directly to the Age of Discovery, and additionally the introduction of early modern warfare into what Europeans
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description: Imperialization and spread of influence over Asia by Western Europe and associated states
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_imperialism_in_Asia
date created: 2001-12-24T00:58:28Z
date modified: 2024-09-10T00:03:27Z
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