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1527
Ottoman Balkans 1527
The Ottoman Empire had a major presence in Europe during the 16th century. This is a time where the Ottomans were extremely powerful. Photo Credit: BC.edu James Carter and Richard Warren, Forging the Modern World, (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016) -
1557
Mughal dominance in 1557
The Ottoman admiral encountered the strength of the Mughals on land and see during an expedition. It seemed that the empires were on equal footing during this time. Photo Credit: Encyclopedia Britannica. Sidi Ali Reis, “The Mirror of Countries,” (Internet Medieval Source Book) -
Ottoman Empire in 1683
The Ottoman was a large empire that encompassed territory across three continents and was a powerful entity for its time. It also had a large presence in the Mediterranean Sea at its greatest borders. Photo Credit Encyclopedia Britannica. James Carter and Richard Warren, Forging the Modern World, (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016) 68. -
Mughal Empire in 1707
The Mughal Empire was at its greatest landmass in 1707, during the age before industrialization. It's empire borders had a large swath of land along a coastal border. Photo Credit, Encyclopedia Britannica. James Carter and Richard Warren, Forging the Modern World, (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016) 68. -
British North America
Britain had extended into North America during the 18th century and was the dominant power during this time period. It gave the British hegemony over the French in this area. Photo Credit Lenox History James Carter and Richard Warren, Forging the Modern World, (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016) 137-140 -
Revolutionary France and Napoleon in 1812
France underwent a massive expansion in the late 18th century. This time period saw a unique time in French history socially, militarily and politically. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons James Carter and Richard Warren, Forging the Modern World, (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016) -
French expansion into Algeria
France extended into North Africa during a period of rapid change in Europe. This is an important event and exemplifies the time period of European dominance. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons Maya Jasanoff. Edge of Empire: Lives, Culture and Conquest in the East 1750-1850. United States: Vintage Books, 2006. 285-286 -
British India 1837
Britain expanded far beyond its borders in the 19th century. This is directly linked with the reign of their new queen. Photo Credit Wikimedia Commons Maya Jasanoff. Edge of Empire: Lives, Culture and Conquest in the East 1750-1850. United States: Vintage Books, 2006. 308 -
French Indochina
France can control an area far beyond its heartlands. This gave them access to resources from across the world. Photo Source: StampWorldHistory Jules Ferry. “On French Colonial Expansion.” (Internet Modern History Sourcebook). -
British Hong Kong
The British maintained Hong Kong during the time of the Boxer Rebellion. This shows the nation's far reach in being to show their power. Photo Source Britannica James Carter and Richard Warren, Forging the Modern World, (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016) -
French Africa
France had land directly south of its mainland. It reveals the dominance of a small nation being able to control large pieces of land. Photo Source StampWorldHistory James Carter and Richard Warren, Forging the Modern World, (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016) 258 -
British Middle East
Britain exercised their power in controlling former Ottoman states after World War I. This is during a time period where they are politically and militarily dominant. Photo Source Lost Islamic History, James Carter and Richard Warren, Forging the Modern World, (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016)
