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Discover the fascinating, complex history of European expansion in the East and West Indies. Written by the visionary philosopher and historian Guillaume-Thomas Raynal, this groundbreaking work offers an unprecedented analysis of the political, economic, and social dimensions of colonialism. Raynal traces the origins of European settlements in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, offering an incisive critique of the exploitation and subjugation of indigenous peoples. A cornerstone of Enlightenment thought, A Philosophical and Political History remains a relevant and thought-provoking work today.
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