HIST-UA 198 - Modern Imperialism

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

Conquest, domination, and exploitation in the 19th and 20th centuries in Africa, Asia, and North America. Compares the imperialism of Western Europeans and Americans, as well as non-Western peoples. Examines general, technological, environmental, cultural, political, and economic causes. Focuses on the effects of imperialism on conquered societies: the Chinese after the Opium Wars; the Plains Indians of North America; the Sotho of South Africa after the Mfecane and the Great Trek; and the Indians after the Great Mutiny. Theory, practice, and results of modern imperialism.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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