DiscoverAfrican Roots: Shadows of German ColonialismHow colonialism boosted Germany's merchant fleets
How colonialism boosted Germany's merchant fleets

How colonialism boosted Germany's merchant fleets

Update: 2023-12-07
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Running a colonial empire required a reliable merchant fleet. Hamburg-based businessman Adolph Woermann and his shipping line soon exerted considerable influence over Germany's colonial policy. We explore how the Woermann Company became an unofficial instrument of German colonization.
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How colonialism boosted Germany's merchant fleets

How colonialism boosted Germany's merchant fleets

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