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    By the late 17th century there was a new mood of optimism and science was making great progress. Things began to change in the 16th century. In the 2nd century AD, an astronomer called Ptolemy stated that the Earth is the center of the universe. The sun and the other planets orbit the Earth. In the 16th century, a Polish clergyman called ...
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    By Tim Lambert Technology in the 16th Century In the 16th century guns transformed warfare. Early guns were lit by a slow match (string was soaked in saltpeter and when it was lit it smoldered). The slow match was touched to the gunpowder to ignite it. However, in the early 16th century, the wheelock was… Continue reading 16th and 17th Century Technology
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    Inventions in the 17th Century . In the 17th century, technology advanced rapidly. In 1608 Hans Lippershey invented the telescope, which had a profound impact on astronomy. In 1642 Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) invented the adding machine. Then in 1643 Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647) invented the barometer. In 1650 Otto von Guericke invented an ...
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    Pesto sauce was invented in 16th century Italy. Furthermore, new sauces were invented in the 17th century including bechamel and chasseur. Chutney comes from India. It was first exported to England in the 17th century. Soy sauce, which was invented in China reached Europe in the 17th century and by the mid-18th century, it was popular in Britain.
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    The oboe was invented in the mid-17th century. The bassoon also dates from the mid-17th century. The clarinet was invented around 1700. Then around 1711, Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano. Glockenspiel means 'bell play' in German. During the 18th century steel bars sometimes replaced bells and the modern glockenspiel developed.
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    By Tim Lambert ENGLISH SOCIETY IN THE 17th CENTURY During the 17th century, the population of England and Wales grew steadily. It was about 4 million in 1600 and it grew to about 5 1/2 million by 1700. During the 17th century, England became steadily richer. Trade and commerce grew and grew. By the late… Continue reading Life in the 17th Century
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    Portsmouth in the 17th century. Early in the 17th century, Portsmouth was described as a poor and beggarly town. In 1625 there was another outbreak of plague. But under Charles I (1625-49) Portsmouth began to regain some of its former importance. In 1628 one of the king's advisers, the Duke of Buckingham was assassinated in the town.
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    Other drinks in 16th century England included sherry, which was known as sack, and brandy. In 16th century Scotland whisky was a popular drink. In the 17th century, new drinks were introduced to England. Gin was invented in Holland early in the 17th century. It was introduced in England in the late 17th century. Gin soon became a very popular ...
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    Meanwhile, people in England first began eating yogurt in the 17th century. In the 17th century, people in England began eating ice cream. In the 18th century, people began to eat trifles similar to the modern dessert. Furthermore, mousse was invented in the 18th century. Modern Desserts. For centuries most puddings were meat-based. In the 19th ...
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    In the late 17th clocks with long cases were made. In the early 20th century they became known as Grandfather clocks. Meanwhile, the cuckoo clock was invented c. 1775. The stopwatch was invented in 1776 and the electric clock was invented in 1840. The quartz crystal clock was invented in 1929 and the atomic clock was invented in 1955.
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