The "civilizing mission" of Portuguese colonialism, 1870-1930
"This book provides an historical, critical analysis of the doctrine of 'civilising mission' in Portuguese colonialism in the crucial period from 1870 to 1930. Exploring international contexts and transnational connections, this 'civilising mission' is analysed and assessed...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Basingstoke, Hampshire [u. a.]
Palgrave Macmillan
2015
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| In: | Year: 2015 |
| Series/Journal: | Cambridge imperial and post-colonial studies series
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
History 1870-1930
/ Portugal
/ Colonialism
/ Africa
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| Further subjects: | B
Portugal
Colonies (Africa)
History 19th century
B Africa Colonization Social aspects History B Portugal Colonies (Africa) History 20th century B Africa Civilization Portuguese influences B Imperialism Social aspects (Portugal) History B Imperialism Social aspects (Africa) History B Manpower (Africa) History B Education Social aspects (Africa) History B Forced labor (Africa) History B Missions (Africa) History |
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| Summary: | "This book provides an historical, critical analysis of the doctrine of 'civilising mission' in Portuguese colonialism in the crucial period from 1870 to 1930. Exploring international contexts and transnational connections, this 'civilising mission' is analysed and assessed by examining the recruitment, employment and distribution of African manpower. This book argues that these activities were characterized by the persistence of slavery, the emergence of 'conditions analogous to slavery,' and other modalities of compulsory labour"-- "This book provides an historical, critical analysis of the doctrine of 'civilising mission' in Portuguese colonialism in the crucial period from 1870 to 1930. Exploring international contexts and transnational connections, this 'civilising mission' is analysed and assessed by examining the recruitment, employment and distribution of African manpower. This book argues that these activities were characterized by the persistence of slavery, the emergence of 'conditions analogous to slavery,' and other modalities of compulsory labour"-- |
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| Item Description: | Forthcoming publication Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke |
| ISBN: | 1137355905 |