Understanding colonialism as a power structure
Colonialism was manifested as a power structure on various levels: economic, political, social and intellectual.
How does (did) Germany benefit from the slave trade?
The activities of the Germans in the global trade with enslaved people enriched the German financial and capital system, which flowed into the raw materials and metal industry, among other things, which helped to create our current prosperity.
How does (did) Germany benefit from the slave trade?
The activities of the Germans in the global trade with enslaved people enriched the German financial and capital system, which flowed into the raw materials and metal industry, among other things, which helped to create our current prosperity. As a result of the financial boom, the German population also grew strongly in the 17th century. At the same time, the growth of German industry in turn enriched slavery:
Understanding colonialism as a power structure
Colonialism was manifested as a power structure on various levels: economic, political, social and intellectual.