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Encyclopaedia of Western Colonialism since 1450

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Traces the many facets of colonial growth and imperialism, including Europe’s overseas expansion into the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Pacific, beginning in the 15th century; the collapse of empires; race relations in decolonized regions; and current examples of continuing dependence by much of the developing world on Western nations.