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(16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries)

As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700.

During this period, the power of England and the United Provinces increased; while that of Spain and Portugal declined. Similarly, the power of the Habsburg Monarchy, Russia, and Venetian Republic increased, while that of the Ottoman Empire and Poland declined.

Major changes in philosophy and science take place, often characterized as the Scientific revolution.


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Inventions, discoveries, introductions

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