European and Regional Colonialism in Asia
Addresses the history of colonization in Asia, both from outside powers such as England, France, and the Netherlands, and from neighboring Asian countries.
The British Raj in India
Britain ruled over India between 1765 and 1857; in fact, the British Raj in India was called "the crown jewel of the British Empire." The Raj encompassed much of modern day Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Burma, as well as India proper.
Britain ruled over India between 1765 and 1857; in fact, the British Raj in India was called "the crown jewel of the British Empire." The Raj encompassed much of modern day Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Burma, as well as India proper.
French Colonization of Vietnam
Discusses the French colonization of Vietnam between 1874 and 1954, and the related rise of Vietnamese nationalism. Traces the development of the anti-colonial communist movement, which led to the Vietnamese wars with France and the United States.
Discusses the French colonization of Vietnam between 1874 and 1954, and the related rise of Vietnamese nationalism. Traces the development of the anti-colonial communist movement, which led to the Vietnamese wars with France and the United States.
Portuguese Colonial Remains (1415-1800)
Provides a list of the material and cultural remnants of Portuguese colonization across Asia, from the Middle East to Southeast Asia.
Provides a list of the material and cultural remnants of Portuguese colonization across Asia, from the Middle East to Southeast Asia.
Japan's Land Hunger Disappointed
A New York Times article from 1915 detailing Japanese plans to resettle their own farmers in the occupied Chinese region of Manchuria.
A New York Times article from 1915 detailing Japanese plans to resettle their own farmers in the occupied Chinese region of Manchuria.
Spanish Colonialism in the Philippines
Gives a succinct history of Spanish colonialism in the Philippines between 1565 and 1898.
Gives a succinct history of Spanish colonialism in the Philippines between 1565 and 1898.