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Considered one of the world's foremost authorities on the history of French colonialism, this author delves into the complex themes associated with the colonial past and its enduring legacy. His scholarly pursuits are characterized by profound historical insight and meticulous examination. Readers will appreciate his ability to illuminate intricate historical processes and provide a nuanced understanding of this significant era.

Assimilation and Association in French Colonial Theory, 1890-1914

2005
Assimilation and Association in French Colonial Theory, 1890-1914
224 pages
8 hours of reading
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Until the close of the nineteenth century, French colonial theory was based on the idea of assimilation, which gave France the responsibility for civilizing its colonies by absorbing them administratively and culturally. This book examines the shift in colonial theory within the metropole, and its intellectual origins.

Assimilation and Association in French Colonial Theory, 1890-1914