Colonialism & Imperialism
Articles and resources on the European colonies and empires, as well as the nature and impact of Imperialism and Colonialism.
The European Overseas Empires - Overview
An introduction to the topic of the European Overseas Empires.
An introduction to the topic of the European Overseas Empires.
When Did Columbus 'Discover' The Americas? A New Theory
A report on a new theory of when Columbus discovered the Americas.
A report on a new theory of when Columbus discovered the Americas.
The Deerfield Raid
The Deerfield Raid - Massacre of the Deerfield Colony
The Deerfield Raid - Massacre of the Deerfield Colony
Age of Exploration Guide
A good, analytical, examination of the age of exploration by Mariner.org, which ties the 15/16th century voyages into their historical context. The site includes a timeline, brief biographical information, and a glossary.
A good, analytical, examination of the age of exploration by Mariner.org, which ties the 15/16th century voyages into their historical context. The site includes a timeline, brief biographical information, and a glossary.
Diagram of the Triangle Trade
An examination of 'triangle trade' with an excellent diagram.
An examination of 'triangle trade' with an excellent diagram.
French in West Africa
This essay, by Stephen Wooten, examines the changing relationship between France and West Africa, and in doing so includes information on the general European attitude to African colonisation.
This essay, by Stephen Wooten, examines the changing relationship between France and West Africa, and in doing so includes information on the general European attitude to African colonisation.
The East India Company
This site examines the British East India Company which, during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, had its own army, controlled huge areas of land, and even ruled India.
This site examines the British East India Company which, during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, had its own army, controlled huge areas of land, and even ruled India.
The European Voyages of Exploration
Presented by the University of Calgary, this is a superb and in-depth tutorial on the Spanish and Portuguese explorers of the 15th and 16th century. There are backgrounds for each country, separate looks at each of the regions explored, and good graphical content.
Presented by the University of Calgary, this is a superb and in-depth tutorial on the Spanish and Portuguese explorers of the 15th and 16th century. There are backgrounds for each country, separate looks at each of the regions explored, and good graphical content.