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240 pages : 20 cm "Often described as the high renaissance of Western imperialism, the nineteenth century was characterized by European conquest and colonial rule. Although imperialist power was on the rise, Douglas Porch refutes the notion that indigenous militias were easily overtaken by their European conquerors. Porch explores the rise of imperial power, and the reasons for the temporary supremacy of some of the empire builders, but he also examines why such far-flung empires ultimately proved to be unsustainable. Book jacket."--Jacket Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-229) and index From trade to conquest -- The context : why empire? -- Colonial warfare in the pre-industrial age -- Small expeditions of mounted men : the high renaissance of imperialism -- Upping the stakes : the limits of imperial warfare -- Imperial twilight?
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- Author
- Douglas Porch; John Keegan
- Publisher
- New York: Smithsonian Books/Collins in association with Cassel
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780060851422
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- History, Humanities
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5 (100 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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