In the Name of Civilization: War, Conquest, and Colonialism

Abstract: At its inception, the idea of civilization was imbued with a sense of progress, peace, and optimism. The historical record, however, belies much of this sense of optimism. Somewhat paradoxically, civilization has come to be closely associated with conflict and conquest. In the two-hundred-...

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Autor principal:	Bowden,Brett
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	International Institute for Philosophy and Social Studies 2019
Materias:	Civilization Progress Perfectibility Conquest Colonialism.
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In the Name of Civilization: War, Conquest, and Colonialism

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