Colonialism

The book explores the parallels between the global mercantile expansion of European powers from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries and the political imperialism of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It emphasizes the distinct intentions of various colonies, categorizing them into those exploited for resources, those intended for settlement, and those established as military outposts. Each category exhibits unique ethno-cultural characteristics and economic management, resulting in diverse outcomes upon gaining independence. A new bibliography is included in this edition.