
Colonialism Revisited | Nigel Biggar
Aporia Podcast
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Motivations Behind British Expansion
This chapter explores the diverse motivations fueling the expansion of the British Empire, focusing on its early colonization efforts in Ireland and North America. It examines the transition of colonial motivations from economic gain to a more humanitarian approach, alongside significant historical events like the abolition of the slave trade and the granting of independence to colonies.
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