Many Colonialisms: Bureaucracy, Labor, and Informality in Modern Imperial History

2026/05/04 by Hongzhe Sun
Social Sciences · #Colonial History and Postcolonial Studies #African history and culture studies #Australian History and Society

paper · doi:10.1080/00822884.2026.2685969

Abstract

Colonialism stands as one of the most transformative forces in modern global history. It remade political boundaries, reorganized economic systems, and reshaped cultural hierarchies, entrenching st...

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