History Essays

The novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is not a critique of European colonialism and imperialism in the post-colonial term. Certainly when the novel was published the colonialism was an accepted matter all over the world. Nobody questioned the audacity of colonialism. As a novelist Conrad himself is much criticized by post-colonial thinker like […]

The pre-colonial Philippine society has been regarded as primitive and backward from the Western point of view. Most history books, starting from elementary level, depict and portray how primeval and prehistoric early Filipino lives were. And sadly, a lot of Filipinos render this idea as true, concise, and accurate where in fact, it’s the other […]

What is exile? For some, exile may be equivalent to eviction. For some, it may be equivalent to shunning. The dictionary definitions of exile are “absence from own country,” “somebody living outside own country,” and “banishment. ” These definitions are examples of a physical exile, or in other words, a physical removal or dislocation of […]

Between the years of 1878 and 1914, the demand for overseas empires in Africa greatly increased. European powers acted upon this, as many influential government officials thought colonization was an important step to gaining global influence. Some believed the African colonization was an excuse, fabricated by greedy capitalists, to gain raw materials and search for […]

The Criticism to the idea of “progress” in “An outpost of progress” by Joseph Conrad Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski is the author of the short story we work with; he was born in Berdyczow, Ukraine on 3 December 1857. “His father Apollo Korzeniowski was an aristocrat without lands, a poet and translator of Shakespeare and […]

Frantz Fanon’s Reciprocal of National culture and Fight for Freedom is all about how Fanon describes the relationship between the struggle for independence and people’s culture. It speaks about how the vital culture is in the mold of the history. Culture plays an important role in shaping the people in how they are to behave […]

Postcolonialism literature is a literary genre that deals with literature evident in countries that were once under the colonial rule of other countries, specifically Britain, France and Spain as foremost. The phenomenon of Postcolonialism, with all its subtexts and nuances, is evident not just in literature but also the philosophy, media, history and even human […]

Before we look at Post-colonialism, one must have a closer look at the word Colonialism, the word by its dictionary definition the “Alleged policy of exploitation of backward or weak peoples. ” For most however when we broach the delicate topic of Colonialism, we envisage a more romanticised view such as: Adventure, Pioneering, Exoticism, Romance, […]

The Dutch played a crucial role in shaping the colonial structure of the New World. By seeking help from the West India Company in 1609, only two years after Jamestown, Virginia was founded, they aimed to locate the North West Passage. To accomplish this task, Captain Hudson was chosen and embarked on a journey across […]

To understand the concept of ‘the gaze’, it is necessary to first provide a definition. The gaze can be seen as having both colonizing and decolonizing aspects. The works of Edward Brathwaite and Mahasweta Devi illustrate this duality. Despite one’s efforts to decolonize oneself, colonization still persists due to its pervasive influence. This colonization extends […]

The poem “Africa” by Rabindranath Tagore emphasizes the negative impact of Western imperialism on Africa’s traditional cultures. It highlights how the destruction of these cultures and their values is evident through the poem’s three stanzas. The contrast between the pre-European period, the colonization era, and the post-colonial time portrays the hypocrisy and horror of Western […]

David Malouf’s novel Remembering Babylon serves as a reflection of the author’s ideological concerns. David Malouf’s Remembering Babylon is a post-colonial novel that presents the unnamed Queensland settlement in the 1840’s. The novel delves into conflicts arising when Gemmy, an English castaway rescued by Aborigines, unexpectedly encounters the settlement. These conflicts reflect Malouf’s ideological concerns […]

Indirect rule was a system of ruling Africans that sought not to displace African authority, but instead to rule through it. It was first used by the British and later adopted by other European powers after they witnessed its success. Indirect rule is largely considered a more humane alternative to its counterpart, direct rule, which […]

According to the definition in the America Past and Present history book, mercantilism is an economic theory that influenced imperial policy throughout the colonial period. It was founded on the belief that the world’s wealth was limited. To enhance its wealth, a country had to export more goods than it imported. To achieve this balance, […]

Decolonization and the Rise of the Third World Where the Major factors leading to the first wave of decolonization in the 1950’s and 60’s Contents Page Introduction 2 History and origin of Decolonization 3 The Major factors leading to the first wave of 4 Decolonization in the 1950’s and 60’s Conclusion Bibliography Introduction In Order […]

The Sugar and Silver Trade networks had a profound global influence from the 15th to 18th centuries, impacting nations involved and the entire world. Today, our world is marked by extensive globalization with thriving international trade. Presently, approximately 90% of electronic goods sold in the United States are produced in Far East Asian countries such […]

This essay will examine the overarching notion of the far-reaching consequences of the colonialism of African tribes. In the poem The Zulu Girl, the poet utilizes the rich relationship between a mother and her child to eloquently exemplify the impacts of colonialism on the Africans older and younger generation, through the utilization of symbolism, imagery, […]

The concept of hybridity in Arudhati Roy’s The God of Small Things explores the influence of colonization on cultures and societies. Historically, the term “post-colonial” was primarily used by historians to refer to the period after independence following the Second World War. However, literary critics have now adopted this term to analyze the cultural effects […]

To think how the world we know today came to be is a sad and demoralizing but hopeful at the same time. It is sad to see how we arrived to our current state. Imperialism and colonialism were both heavy instruments used especially during the discovery of land in the western hemisphere of the world. […]

During my visit to Algeria 15 years ago, I had the opportunity to explore the country of my mother’s origin. Despite not knowing much about its history or speaking Arabic, I was eager to learn more about my roots. I immersed myself in studying both the ancient and recent history of Algeria, gaining insights into […]

Colonization is a process whereby a central system establishes control and accumulates power to dominate the people living in the region and the resources. The White Man’s Burden can be viewed as both an encouragement and as a warning to the United States. Imperialism is a tool used to grab power and on a positive […]

Introduction Throughout the American colonial history, northerners and southerners are examined to had a strong believe in winning the struggle over the slavery expansion since this was the key factor to preserve their freedom and prevent their domination by the other section of the nation. For instance, the US was established on the principle that […]