imperial era
Age of emperors
An imperial era is a period when a nation extends dominion over foreign territories, building an empire through conquest, colonization, or economic control.
The term often refers specifically to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when European powers carved up Africa and Asia: Britain's imperial era shaped much of the modern world.
In Japanese history, imperial era names mark the reign of each emperor.
- monarchyRule by crowned sovereign
- divine rightGod-granted ruling authority
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- mercantilismTrade policy favoring exports
- East India CompanyBritish colonial trading corporation
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