Modern Europe is more likley during High Middle AGes decnetralised with open borders and free market wioth limited central fgovernment in 17 century Europe was domianted by absolutist moanrchies centralised often with control over various nations with mercantilistc economic system.
gunpowder
The invention of gunpowder.
This period is also known as the medieval period and is known for the various discoveries and inventions made during this age.
