imperialism
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Also, rather than viewing missions as the tail on the dog of imperialism, Mr. Ryrie ties Protestant missions to the Reformation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
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
President Macron will also address the conference on Friday, having told the World Economic Forum in Davos last month that now was "not a time for new imperialism or new colonialism".
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
A master of plotting and characterization, French uses the tropes of the detective novel to explore greater themes of class and cultural imperialism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
Near the court stands a statue of Paul Kruger, the president of the Republic of the Transvaal who fought against British imperialism in the nineteenth century.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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