- Summary
- "Famed historian and author of the groundbreaking "The Case for Colonialism" demonstrates that, contary to modern presuppositions, German colonialism from its early roots to the mid-twentieth century was overall a force for good in the world where development was encouraged and native governance flourished. Historian and university professor, Bruce Gilley, delves into the history of German colonialism from its earliest roots through the 20th century, demonstrating that contrary to modern presuppositions, it served as a global force for good--elevating the lives of its subjects and encouraging scientific development while allowing native cultures to flourish within its governance."--Publisher's description.
- Variant Title
- How its critics empowered nazis, communists, and the enemies of the West
- Format
- Book
- Author/Creator
- Gilley, Bruce, 1966- author.
- Published
- Washington, D.C. : Regnery Gateway, [2022]
©2022
- Locale
- Germany
Africa
Asia
Oceania
- Contents
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Laying the Prussian lash on German colonial history
The spirit of Berlin
Who shot off my thumb?
The culturally competent Krauts
Rafting the Sanaga in wicker baskets
How do you say class conflict in Ewe?
The suspicious Dr. Koch
The dancing and feasting continued by torchlight for two nights
Ganbei! How the Chinese colonized Qingdao
The "Shabby annexations" of Versailles
Why the loss of colonies doomed German liberalism
Nazi anti-colonialism and the War in Europe
Communist anti-colonialism and the division of Europe
Woke anti-colonialism and the hollowing of Europe.
- Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-298) and index.
Laying the Prussian lash on German colonial history -- The spirit of Berlin -- Who shot off my thumb? -- The culturally competent Krauts -- Rafting the Sanaga in wicker baskets -- How do you say class conflict in Ewe? -- The suspicious Dr. Koch -- The dancing and feasting continued by torchlight for two nights -- Ganbei! How the Chinese colonized Qingdao -- The "Shabby annexations" of Versailles -- Why the loss of colonies doomed German liberalism -- Nazi anti-colonialism and the War in Europe -- Communist anti-colonialism and the division of Europe -- Woke anti-colonialism and the hollowing of Europe.
