China was one of the oldest empires in the world. There were many Chinese dynasties that rose and fell throughout China’s history. The history of China is a history of battles and war. All these wars and battles were so important, they changed the structure of their culture now and then. China, one of the countries that can brag of a very old city/people, has a long and mysterious history. Three major dynasties that rose during ancient China were the Tang, Han and the Song. The Han era was one of the
Conference of The Bretton Woods Conference, officially called the United Nations Monetary and Financial was a gathering of 730 delegates from all 44 allies of the Washington Hill Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to manage the international currency and the financial order after the end of the Second World War. The early days of the Bretton Woods, while the United States urged the immediate implementation of the provisions, poor economic conditions in most parts of the post-war world made it
Marco Polo is a man whose legend and bravery is noted throughout the world. His life, and most importantly, his journey to the east, was a key component to the growth and development of the European world during the 13th century. Without Marco Polo, and most specifically the chronicles he wrote, the world would absolutely not be the same. Born on September 15, 1254, Marco Polo was raised by his father Niccolò and his aunt and uncle. Niccolò was a wealthy merchant who gained prestige and money by
between China and the rest of the world for a sort period of time. Later, under the rule of the Yuan Dynasty set up by Kublai Khan of the Mongols, trade from China along the Silk Road would reach its peak. This is because during this time the Mongols controlled a significant portion of the trade route, and they ,ade sure that Chinese merchants traveled safely. Also, merchants were granted more social status during the Mongol