The Korean Peninsula became a battleground of gunpowder empires from "summary" of The Gunpowder Age by Tonio Andrade
The Korean Peninsula found itself at the crossroads of competing gunpowder empires during the early modern period. The peninsula's strategic location made it a coveted prize for powerful nations seeking to expand their influence and control in East Asia. China, Japan, and other regional powers jockeyed for dominance over the Korean Peninsula, leading to a series of conflicts and power struggles that shaped the region's history. The Ming dynasty of China sought to exert its authority over Korea, viewing the peninsula as a vassal state that should pay tribute to the Chinese emperor. However, Korea's rulers resisted Chinese interference and maintained a degree of independence, even as they navigated the intricate web of diplomatic relations with their powerful neighbor to the west. The Korean kingdom of Joseon found itself caught in the middle of the power struggles between Ming China and other regional powers, including the emerging empire of Japan. Japan, under the leadership ...
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