Aporia Podcast cover image

Colonialism Revisited | Nigel Biggar

Aporia Podcast

00:00

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.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app