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Often described as the high renaissance of Western imperialism, the nineteenth century was characterized by European conquest and colonial rule. Although imperialist power was on the rise, Douglas Porch refutes the notion that indigenous militias were easily overtaken by their European... read more

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IN THE IMMEDIATE aftermath of Soviet Communism's collapse, victorious 'Cold Warriors' expressed the optimistic view that a new world order based on the triumph of Western values would replace the ideological frontiers which had earlier divided the world.

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  1. Douglas Porch (Author)
 

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