A concise primer on how states built new societies across history and what that meant for people on the ground.
This introductory text offers a compact, classroom-friendly overview of colonization. It surveys multiple countries and time periods, presenting the core ideas, patterns, and debates that shape how colonies were created, governed, and challenged.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the founding of new societies with the concept of colonization, offering a comparative study of the different types and their impact on the world stage. It begins by presenting a working definition of "colony" and then elaborates on it with key examples to make the term concrete and easy to grasp. The book proceeds by classifying colonies into two primary types: plantation colonies, which are typically located in tropical regions and rely on large-scale agriculture, and farm colonies, which are found in temperate zones and are characterized by small-scale farming. The author delves into the historical, economic, and social implications of each type, explaining how these factors shape the development of distinct societal structures. The book highlights the significant differences between these two types of colonies, emphasizing the varying degrees of economic dependence, political stability, and social stratification that emerge from their unique circumstances. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of colonization, examining the ways in which these new societies have influenced the course of history and continue to impact global affairs today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330667170_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330667170
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330667170
Quantity: 15 available