The Europeans thought that trading with Asia would lead to wealth in their countries, plus the trade routes were dangerous to travel.
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The standard of living for most people have worsened
The musician whose detractors found his chromatic harmonic literally painful and called his music ear -splitting noise is Richard Wagner. Richard Wagner, who was a German composer was considered the most progressive composer in his days and he composed many songs. He made pivotal contributions to the development of harmony and musical drama.