European Colonialism Since 1700 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521741712)

This masterful synthesis provides a much-needed, complete survey of European colonialism from 1700 to decolonization in the twentieth century. Written by an award-winning author, this advanced undergraduate and graduate level textbook bridges, for the first time, the early modern Atlantic empires and the later Asian and African empires of 'high imperialism'. Viewing colonialism as a phenomenon of contact between Europe and the rest of the world, the author takes an 'entangled histories' approach, considering the surprising ways in which the imperial powers of Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France and the Netherlands displayed their identities in colonial settings, as much as in their imperial capitals. The author illuminates for students the common themes of colonial government, economic development and cultural contact across empires, and reveals the ways in which these themes played out, through contrast of the differing development, structure and impact of each empire.

Author: James R. Lehning
ISBN-10: 0521741718
ISBN-13: 9780521741712
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/29/2013
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2014