The Rise Of Centuries: The European Colonization Of The 17th Century

Centuries pass through conflicts still raging through decades. During the 17th Century, The European colonization of the Americas resulted in the exploration of silver. Creating vast amounts of wealth throughout Europe. Domestic peace in France was assured under Louis XIV who expanded the French borders leading to the first French missionaries to explore Jerusalem. This was the first Western presence in the region and not until the 18th century was it challenged. Britain became a major power in the 18th century around the same time as a long period of peace in the Ottoman Empire (1740 to 1768)

During the 19th Century, the Middle East became increasing more influenced by European powers. Britain controlled the Persian Gulf while the French