Germany's Vanishing Colonies by Gordon Le Sueur
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"Germany's Vanishing Colonies" by Gordon Le Sueur is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the colonial history of Germany, particularly its overseas territories in Africa and the Pacific, during a time of significant geopolitical transformation. Through this work, Le Sueur examines the complexities of colonial ambitions and the impact these colonies had on both Germany and the indigenous populations. The opening section of the book
lays a foundational understanding of the context surrounding Germany’s colonial pursuits, detailing the aspirations that led to the establishment of German colonies in Africa and beyond. It highlights the distinction in colonization philosophies as opposed to those practiced by Britain, emphasizing accusations of German imperialism marked by militarism and exploitation. Le Sueur introduces pivotal figures and events that shaped this narrative, laying out the socio-political landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as countries like Germany vied for dominance in the scramble for Africa. The preface also discusses the implications of these colonial endeavors in light of the ongoing war, hinting at their eventual downfall and the fate of the indigenous peoples affected by such power struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Le Sueur, Gordon, 1874- |
|---|---|
| Title | Germany's Vanishing Colonies |
| Credits |
Produced by Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JV: Political science: Colonies and colonization, International migration |
| Subject | Germany -- Colonies |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46103 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46103-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 563 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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