Imperialism: A Study
Concentrated wealth drives a search for markets and investment abroad, while empire places costs on the public and reshapes trade, democracy, and life under colonial rule.
12 parts, about 29 minutes to read.
At a glance
- Author
- J. A. Hobson
- Parts
- 12 parts
- Reading time
- about 29 minutes
- The whole book
- Also to read in full
What the summary covers
- Introduction to the 1938 Edition2 min
- Nationalism and Imperialism1 min
- The Measure of Imperialism1 min
- The Commercial Value of Imperialism2 min
- Imperialism as an Outlet for Population1 min
- Economic Parasites of Imperialism2 min
- Imperialism Based on Protection1 min
- The Economic Taproot of Imperialism2 min
- Imperialist Finance2 min
- The Political Significance of Imperialism3 min
- The Scientific Defence of Imperialism3 min
- Moral and Sentimental Factors9 min
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