Pliny the Elder in his Natural History, said that knowledge was always after the legions of the empire, its conception was because during the European expansion, the political-military and scientific and technological development were developed to pair or two historical processes were hardly dissociable *.
In seeking expansion into Latin Spain, had need of using vessels other than those already existing for the construction of these shipments was required for a better "technology", as the duration of trips would be greater and the load that would carry would be heavier. Also to carry out the conquest of America, required military technology (guns, cannons, etc..), Only with this progress was made to carry out the conquest of American territory.
can say that the social, economic and social growth city, gave rise to the emergence of science and technology in Spain.
Since the population was increasing, it was necessary to use technology to meet the basic needs of the population as was the food, clothing, clean water and housing. Was required to cover new irrigation systems, optimal use of energy sources like wind and hidráhulica, complementing the strength of animals, arising equally safe means of transport that would allow the mobility of people.
This breakthrough led to a new mentality towards productive and commercial activities, leading to the bourgeoisie and capitalism.
* Nicolás García Tapia and Jesus Castillo Carrillo, Technology and Empire, Nivola books and editions, Spain 2002, pp.11-27
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