imperialism
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Following his answer Monday, Mary Rambaran-Olm, an academic specializing in medieval literature, said "can someone introduce Zohran Mamdani to the writings by his dad on British imperialism?"
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
He has been denounced as a champion of imperialism, a sentimental traditionalist, a shallow Christian apologist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Factory International said the world-renowned artist's exhibition would focus on British imperialism, Chinese-British relations and the rise of globalisation.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
The Mexican left was especially hostile toward Malinche, viewing her as a kind of embodiment of imperialism.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
But elsewhere the struggle against imperialism was on the march.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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