Was there some sort of giant 19th century human dragnet across Tasmania? What was the deal with it, exactly? [more inside]
posted by Dee Xtrovert on Oct 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Emergency Research Materials Needed: Due to not being an adult about things I now have to write a quick story set during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. And I have to finish it by Sunday. Yes, I've already read Wikipedia. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Apr 28, 2009 - 12 answers

In short, What are the best books (especially books), movies or other media about Vietnam that you know of? (Including the French War.) [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Sep 22, 2008 - 33 answers

Why did Malcolm X single out Portugal as an example of a particularly racist society in several speeches? [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Aug 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Does anyone know of concise histories of imperialism and/or colonialism? These will be used for developing a 12th grade history/literature curriculum, so extra credit is available for those who can make a literature connection. Plus, books focusing on India and Africa will be appreciated.
posted by partner on May 16, 2008 - 12 answers

My mom wants a book on French Indochina, and I'd like to find a good one for her. Preferably non-fiction, but good fiction with some insight into history and culture would work, too. The exact historical time range is flexible, but she's mostly interested in the area pre-Vietnam War.
posted by bookish on Apr 30, 2008 - 9 answers

Can anyone direct me to information on/analyses of language politics in Algeria under the French? [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 on Nov 25, 2007 - 3 answers

i am interested in recommendations for novels about british colonial period (india, africa, etc). what are your favorites?
posted by dstrouse91 on Mar 15, 2005 - 27 answers