History of colonialism
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Colonialism is a phenomenon that has occurred throughout human history across the world. Colonies were established by many prominent ancient and medieval civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, the Ba
Preparations before the Fall of Tenochtitlan, Codex Durán.
Lord Clive meeting with Mir Jafar at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, painted by Francis Hayman
The British Indian Empire and surrounding countries in 1909
Satirical drawing: "The modern civilization of Europe: France in Morocco & England in Egypt", A. H. Zaki, 1908–1914
Decolonization
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Decolonization is the ending of colonialism, the latter being the process whereby imperial nations establish and dominate foreign territories, often overseas. The meanings and applications of the term
The Chilean Declaration of Independence on 18 February 1818
Prince Pedro proclaims himself Emperor of an independent Brazil on 7 September 1822.
Members of the Irish delegation for the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations in December 1921
Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781