Imperialism: Land Grabs and Morality Plays

In the late 19th century, Europe and the United States established control over much of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Examine the international treaties that decided the fate of nations and civilizations, the Opium Wars, theories of social Darwinism, and how nationalistic competition among industrialized countries came to dominate how the West interacted with the non-industrialized world.

English
  • Originally Aired October 7, 2016
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created August 30, 2021 by
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  • Modified October 7, 2024 by
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