The term imperialism has been applied to Western (and Japanese) political and economic dominance especially in Asia and Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries. ![]() Imperialism has greatly shaped the contemporary world. Imperialism is "a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means". Its name originated from the Latin word " imperium", which means to rule over large territories. Imperialism is a type of advocacy of empire. If I could, I would annex other planets". these vast worlds that remain out of reach. ![]() He liked to "paint the map British red" and declared: "all of these stars . Rhodes founded the De Beers Mining Company, owned the British South Africa Company and had his name given to what became the state of Rhodesia. ![]() Cecil Rhodes and the Cape-Cairo railway project.
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