: International trade shifted from spices to textiles as the most important commodity by the year 1700. Pot, posset pot | London Museum
: This catastrophic event destroyed much of the medieval city but led to the birth of modern London. Global Shifts : [1651-1700]
: The Commonwealth of England ended in 1660 with the English Restoration , bringing back the monarchy under Charles II. : International trade shifted from spices to textiles
: Everyday life featured items like tin-glazed earthenware posset pots for warm spiced milk drinks, reflecting a growing consumer culture. : Everyday life featured items like tin-glazed earthenware
: The reign of the Kangxi Emperor began in 1661, ushering in a period of great stability and expansion.
The late 17th century (1651–1700) was a transformative era marked by the end of the English Civil War, the rise of the Enlightenment, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries like Robert Hooke’s identification of cells.
: The Dutch "Golden Age" continued to influence art, with masters like Frans Post capturing landscapes and maritime scenes that defined the century's aesthetic.