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The Colonial Endeavours of the Duchy of Courland, 1642–1698: A Forgotten Example of German Colonialism?

The scope of German colonialism has fluctuated as perceptions about what it is to be a participant in colonialism have changed. Recent re-evaluations place German actors firmly within the early modern Atlantic world. Scholars have increasingly noted German investments in the slave trade, the exhibit...

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Published in:German History Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 24 - 50
Main Author: Freeman, John
Format: Article
Published: Oxford University Press / USA Mar2025
Subjects:
German colonies
People of color
Nobility (Social class)
Imperialism
Political systems
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