A Short History of the World Chapter 53 - The New Empires of the Europeans in Asia and Overseas

In which the restless energies of Western European nations are seen stretching beyond their continent, carving out vast overseas empires through trade, conquest, and the curious enterprise of mercantile companies in India. Meanwhile, the great land empires of Asia, notably China and Russia, undergo their own transformations and expansions, shaping a complex tapestry of power and influence upon the worldly stage.