Historical Dictionary of European Imperialism
- ISBN-10
- 0313262578
- ISBN-13
- 9780313262579
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 782
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991
- Publisher
- Greenwood Publishing Group
- Author
- James S. Olson
Description
This unique reference work on the history of European imperialism is designed to provide a ready reference tool for students and scholars. Its major focus is the Spanish, Portuguese, British, Dutch, French, German, Belgian, and Italian empires during the past 500 years. The dictionary offers brief descriptive essays on a variety of topics--colonies, prominent individuals, legislation, treaties, conferences, wars, revolutions, and technologies. References at the end of each entry provide sources of additional information for those interested in further research. Cross-references within the text help the reader to find related items.
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