History's Global Superpowers

The US and Soviet Union were the famous superpowers of the Cold War, and perhaps China might become one soon. But what other nations in history could we call superpowers? ➤ Support this channel with my Patreon!:   / emperortigerstar   00:00 - Introduction 01:32 - What factors make a power? 02:22 - What are levels of power? 04:13 - Ancient Powers 05:39 - Medieval Powers 06:24 - Early Modern Powers 09:07 - Modern Powers 10:10 - Contemporary Powers Music used: "Spring Time" by Kevin MacLeod found at www.incompetech.com While this video is basically my personal opinion/analysis, I did reference or look at these sources when considering what constitutes a super power: “China Wants to Increase Its Military Presence Abroad.” The Economist, May 7, 2022. https://www.economist.com/china/2022/.... Miller, Alice L. “A Superpower? No Time Soon.” Stanford Journal of East Asian Studies, Spring 2005. R., Fox William T. The Super-Powers: The United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union - Their Responsibility for Peace. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1944.