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The Modern State
The Modern State
As a result of the increase
In agricultural and artisanal production
Commercial profits
There was a growth
In disposable wealth
Proceeds from taxes
Monarchs
Had more resources
They became more powerful
They were able
To reform the existing institutions
And create new ones
Their main objectives were
To consolidate their authority
To control the of the nobility
To administrate the kingdom's resources more effectively
To maintain a strong position of power in relation to the other monarchs
Adopted some measures
Formed powerful armies of mercenaries
Strenghtened bureaucracy
Centralised power
Established a court
Europe at the end of the 15th century
Eastern Europe
The Ottoman Empire
Mehmed II the Conqueror
Took control of
Constantinople
A large part of the Balkan Peninsula
Suleiman I the Magnificent
Took control of northern Africa
Subdued Hungary
Selim I
Conquered Syria, Egypt and part of Africa
The Russian monarchy
Ivan III the Great
Expanded its territories
Ivan IV the Terrible
Adopted the title of tsar or emperor
The Polish monarchy
Covered extensive territories
After its unification with Lithuania
This kingdom
Was weak
Wasn't very centralised
