Colonialism: a global history - Veracini, Lorenzo (London: Routledge, 2023)
Introduction: Approaching colonial phenomena Europe's expansion - the first and the second wave The Atlantic slave trade The mercantilist colonial empires Empire by settlers - the third wave The imperialism of free trade - the fourth wave The imperialist Scramble - the fifth wave The last wave? High imperialism and fascist aggression The Japanese colonial empire, 1868-1945 Decolonisation : conceded or conquered? Conclusion: Colonial legacies - Underdevelopment and postcolonial violence
Keywords: Colonies - History; Globalization; Imperialism; Globalization