In a message dated 01/16/2000 12:03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
<< In any case, I suppose your demarcation would apply chiefly to Europe? >>
Well, as I noted "the West", but I also include North Africa and Asia as far
as Mesopotamia/Persia with the proviso that the last two did not really enjoy
or participate in the global expansion of 1500 and beyond.
mark
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
|