imperialism

A cross-cultural analysis of German colonialism between 1884 and 1918 that discusses the different policies enforced in Qingdao, Samoa, and Southwest Africa.

Presents a comprehensive examination of corporate corruption and globalization; and reveals the secret history behind such events as how big business profited from the Vietnam War, plans to assassinate Democratic presidents, and the repercussions of IMF's.

Contains four short stories concerned with illusions, romanticism, and scepticism written in the late nineteenth century by author Joseph Conrad including "Heart of Darkness," the story of a perplexing and horrifying journey into the heart of Africa.

Presents Vladimir Lenin's significant written works on capitalism, communism, class consciousness, social democracy, revolution, and Marxism, including the complete "Imperialism, the Highest State of Capitalism" and "What Is to Be Done?" and sections from "The Development of Capitalism in Russia.".

Briefly discusses the rise and decline of European world dominance, colonial empires, trade, and benefits.

Contains "Heart of Darkness" in which an English trading company sends a sea captain to find a renegade trader who has become mad with greed and power over the natives in the Congo; and includes three short stories, an introduction to author, questions, and suggestions for further reading.

Marlow comes face to face with the corruption and despair that lies at the heart of human existence when he undertakes a journey on behalf of a Belgian trading company up the Congo River in search of the tormented white ivory trader, Kurtz.

Discusses the trip undertaken in 1905 by Secretary of War William Howard Taft on a diplomatic mission for U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt to Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea, revealing the secret agreements Taft made in Roosevelt's name.

Marlow comes face to face with the corruption and despair that lies at the heart of human existence when he undertakes a journey on behalf of a Belgian trading company up the Congo River in search of the tormented white ivory trader, Kurtz.

Readers examine American history between the end of the Civil War and the end of World War I, considering in depth both the imperialist and progressive influences that heralded the countrys future position as a major force on the international stage.