Imperialism and Capitalism, Volume 1 Historical Perspectives |
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| Author:
| Basu, Dipak
Miroshnik, Victoria |
| ISBN: | 978-3-030-47367-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2020 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing AG
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| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $139.99USD $119.99 |
Book Description:
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This book examines the history of empire and its influence on capitalism. Taking inspiration from Vladimir Lenin's essay
Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism, the thoughtful chapters explore how workers and resources in Africa, Latin America, and Asia were exploited by capitalist colonizers. Particular attention is given to the empires of Great Britain, Russia, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States.
This book aims to trace the historical development of...
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This book examines the history of empire and its influence on capitalism. Taking inspiration from Vladimir Lenin's essay
Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism, the thoughtful chapters explore how workers and resources in Africa, Latin America, and Asia were exploited by capitalist colonizers. Particular attention is given to the empires of Great Britain, Russia, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States.
This book aims to trace the historical development of capitalism and its reliance of colonialism, and is relevant to those interested in economics, development studies, international relations, and global politics.