Peoples and Empires

A Short History of European Migration, Exploration, and Conquest, from Greece to the Present

Autor*innen

• Anthony Pagden

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur
• Weltgeschichte

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The narrative explores the dynamics of European empires, including the Roman, Spanish, French, and British, focusing on their colonies and the complex interactions between conquerors and the conquered. It delves into themes of cultural exchange, the justification of conquest, and the profound transformations experienced by both colonists and indigenous populations. The book examines the intricate relationship between civilization and barbarism, highlighting the shifting perspectives of "us" versus "them" throughout history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Einband: Paperback