The sub-imperialist discourse developed during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as a means to characterize Britain’s self-governing dominions precarious position within the international order, drawing explicit inspiration from the Monroe Doctrine of the … Read more
The trade patterns of the canton system were developed in the 17th and 19th centuries by Chinese and foreign, mainly British merchants in the southern Chinese trading city of Guangzhou (Canton). The main feature of … Read more
The Russian-Japanese war was a 1904-1905 military conflict between the Russian Empire and the Japanese Empire. The Russo-Japanese War began because of a dispute over influence in Southeast Asia and ended in an embarrassing defeat … Read more
Fascism is generally defined as a political movement that embraces the idea of an authoritarian government overseen by a central authority such as the state, the military, or the judiciary and police. Before you think … Read more
Imperialism is the practice of extending the rule and authority of an empire or nation to a foreign country. It is also a way to increase a country’s power and influence by acquiring and maintaining … Read more
The term colonization is used to describe a place under the control of a large population of permanent European inhabitants. A well-known example would be the colonies in Africa, Asia, Latin America, The middle east … Read more