"Osterhammel's book represents a new approach to the subject. The concise but sweeping study encompasses the process of colonization and decolonization from the early modern period to the twentieth century. "Virtually all other studies to date have looked at strategies of coloni…
This study encompasses the process of colonization and decolonization from the early modern period to the 20th century. It shows that the Europeans were normally not considered dangerous invaders by local populations until they threatened the traditional cultures with missionari…
Narrating nomadism: tales of recovery and resistance
"Provides an unflinching account of ethnic groups and nomadic communities across the world that were branded as 'criminal' during colonial times. It explores the tragic effect of the new identity imposed on them, the traumatic survival of these communities and cultures, and the …
Narrating nomadism: tales of recovery and resistance
"Provides an unflinching account of ethnic groups and nomadic communities across the world that were branded as 'criminal' during colonial times. It explores the tragic effect of the new identity imposed on them, the traumatic survival of these communities and cultures, and the …
La fin des Empires
by Gueniffey, Patrice, Lentz, Thierry
fromSynthèses historiques (en ligne)
L'histoire serait-elle vouée à n'être qu'un éternel recommencement ? Cette fameuse question mérite particulièrement d'être posée concernant la naissance et la chute des empires. Depuis l'Antiquité, et sur tous les continents, certaines contrées, par le fer, l'or et l'esprit, se …
L'histoire serait-elle vouée à n'être qu'un éternel recommencement ? Cette fameuse question mérite particulièrement d'être posée concernant la naissance et la chute des empires. Depuis l'Antiquité, et sur tous les continents, certaines contrées, par le fer, l'or et l'esprit, se …