None match that thesis
Age of exploration was powered by finding new sources of slaves and materials in the East (india, asia, also eastern europe to an extent)
The mongol conquest itself was capturing vast sources of wealth (easier to take from others than build yourself)
Same with Rome. Each new conquest brought more slaves and natural resources to the empire. It used this to fuel more expansion.
Age of exploration was powered by finding new sources of slaves and materials in the East (india, asia, also eastern europe to an extent)
The mongol conquest itself was capturing vast sources of wealth (easier to take from others than build yourself)
Same with Rome. Each new conquest brought more slaves and natural resources to the empire. It used this to fuel more expansion.