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This timeline's creator, Riction, has sadly departed this wiki. LurkerLordB has taken custody of his magnificent timeline until he returns, if he ever does. Instead of the West gaining power and colonizing much of the world, the East does so. Tang Dynasty China () survives longer, eventually being replaced by another native Chinese dynasty that crushes the Mongols and moves on to take over much of the world. Japan () and Sri Vijaya ( compete against each other and with China for colonies and riches. This comes to produce a more Easternized world. ) also become great powers and
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The Chinese Empire under the Zheng Dynasty and its tribute states during the post bellum period at Zheng Luozi's death in 1025 CE.
1182-1200: The Fall of the Zheng Dynasty and the Break-up of China
The Chinese Empire under the Zheng Dynasty and its tribute states after the Arab-Egyptian Campaign in 1040 CE.
The Chinese Empire under the Dynasty of Generals, as well as its breakaway states (light magenta) and other major powers in 1200 CE.
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With Greed among the Chinese rulers and a huge wealth gap, China was on shaky ground. With a relatively major famine, things got worse. Eventually, the empire fell, and the territories of Arabia, Persia, and Kipchak broke away from China (though at first they were still ruled by Chinese governors).
Japanese Discoveries
Japan, hearing of Sri Vijaya's discoveries, also tried to find a route to Europe, this time going east. Instead of Europe, they found Yodderick (the New World) and soon started colonizing parts of it.
European Matters
Western European nations, once considered backwaters to the Byzantine Empire and Italy, now were quickly becoming the most prosperous. The Strait of Gibraltar had become hugely important, and various countries would vie for power over it. A 1208 Crusade was fought to weaken Muslim control over the strait. The 1208 Crusade helped keep major Cathar cities from being besieged and now Catharism began to be entrenched across Europe.
part of the Chinese Empire where Turkic nomads lived. With the lack of authority in the area, however, there were rebellions and a general loss of governing power over the lands. The Tatars, Kazakhs and others emerged. They would soon be under Chinese control again, however.
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Korea had been a minor country until the fall of the Zheng Dynasty in 1189. When China weakened, Korea had more freedom, and the Chinese reforms of the early 1300s did not diminish Korea's power. While not a tributary state, Korea remained allied to China and even established some colonies in the New World.
1400s: Plague, War, Turmoil, and the start of the European Renaissance
(Main Article: Timeline 1400s (Easternized World)) The 1400s started out with things going pretty well in most of the Old World, and chaos in the New World. Often, at first contact, native populations melted away seemingly overnight, and the colonizers gained new territory. Japan gained much land and riches, but was increasingly at odds with China and Korea. The Chinese tried to call a conference with the leaders of Japan to carve up the New World into separate spheres of influence, but the Japanese felt that they were in a good position and declined the offer. Japan, after all, had a large head start in the New World. Because of Japan's unwillingness to co-operate, China declared war in 1411.
Japan Recovers
Japan was the first major nation to recover. In 1464, Japanese explorers rounded the Great Southern Strait ( [Dai Minami Kaikyou], Strait of Magellan). Then, in 1473, another voyage was the first to make it around the world by rounding the Southern Strait, crossing the Atlantic to Europe, going around Africa, and passing through Sri Vijayan waters.
China Rebounds
In China, medicine experienced a coming of age in the decades including and following the plague. Strict cleanliness laws were passed, and this aided China in the long run. At the end of the plague, China was in an even stronger position vis-a-vis Europe than even before the plague, as it had somehow come through the ordeal with less chaos. By the end of the 15th century, China was again at Europe's door, and was able to make some eastern European states into tributary states.
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produce spectacular constructions. Domes, too, though never common, found some acceptance and respect in the Far East. As mentioned above, ideas changed, too, as most of Europe (and East Asia) became more secular in nature (while the Middle East saw renewed radicalism). Some areas in Europe that didn't take a much more secular turn included Castile, Portugal, and the Papal States and Naples.
Castile-Aragon War
This was a war of territory and religion. In it, Castile invaded Aragon proper and the Papal States invaded Aragonese Sardinia and Corsica. At the end of the conflict, Aragon had survived, partly due to the help of Tolosa, England, and France. However, the Papal States had managed to take Sardinia and Corsica.
Shown here are the most powerful empires, as well as some other countries of note in 1650.
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The 1600s was a time of considerable technological progress, dwarfed only by the progress made in the subsequent centuries. For the first time ever, it seemed that every generation inherited a significantly more modern life than the previous one. The modern world was beginning to dawn. The scientific method came to be embraced across much of the world, and breakthroughs in the sciences - particularly in astronomy, physics, medicine, mechanics, printing, and armament - led to rapid societal progression. Partly since most of these discoveries hailed from the Orient, the Asian empires were able to increasingly dominate the globe. By the end of the 17th century, this Asian domination would spread even to Western Europe.
The most major change in the 18th century was brought about by the Industrial Revolution. By the end of the century, machine-gun warfare, diesel locomotives, blackand-white photographs, and steel-framed and reinforced concrete buildings, among other inventions, were increasingly part of life in the civilized world. The world population, too, saw a major jump, as it increased from around 800 million to over 1.5 billion during the course of the century. Owing to technological and population increases, the 1700s and 1800s in particular, are thought of as comprising the "Exponential Era", while the 1700s are often known as the "Coal Era" (contrasted with the "Oil Era" of the 1800s).
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However, following this decolonization, a technological boom reached all nations. Space exploration took off, with landings and eventual settlements on Mars and the moons of Jupiter. Robots replaced most manual labor, resulting in the economy greatly improving. Medical technology, despite high cancer rates from the nuclear bombs used in the previous century, managed to improve people's lives. More nations became democratic. The most amazing discovery of all, however, was on Jupiter's moon Europa: extraterrestrial life. Note: Note: I would appreciate it if this page were not edited by anyone except for myself, unless you find what is a spelling or grammar mistake. Any other ideas can be directed to the "Discussion Page". Please continue to enjoy this althist. Thank you. Easternized World
Timelines Topics 755-1200 13th century 14th century 15th century 16th century 17th century 18th century 19th century 1901-2012 Languages Nations Religions The War of Empires Levelism Chinese Revolutionary Period
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