History of European Colonies

By Edward John Payne

Book Overview

The book ""History of European Colonies"" by Edward John Payne was first published in 1877. It is a comprehensive account of the colonization efforts of European powers in various parts of the world. The book covers the period from the 15th century to the 19th century, when European powers established colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.The book provides a detailed analysis of the motivations behind colonization, the methods used by European powers to establish colonies, and the impact of colonization on the colonized people. Payne discusses the economic, political, and social aspects of colonization, and how it affected the relations between the European powers.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different region of the world. Payne provides a detailed account of the colonization efforts of Portugal, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and Britain, and how they competed with each other for control of various regions.The book also covers the resistance put up by the colonized people against European colonization, and how these resistance movements shaped the course of history. Payne provides a balanced view of the impact of colonization, acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of this historical phenomenon.Overall, ""History of European Colonies"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonization and its impact on the world. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this historical phenomenon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436873487
• ISBN13: 9781436873482
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"