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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.
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.
The Raj: British Colonial History in India
A clearinghouse of internet resources on the colonial history of India, primarily about the British Raj, but also including information about Portuguese holdings.
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.
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.
Spanish Colonialism in the Philippines
Gives a succinct history of Spanish colonialism in the Philippines between 1565 and 1898.

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