Guns, Steamers, and Quinine: The lasting effects of European expansion in the 19th century

Abstract

<p>New Imperial History is a term that describes the work done in recent times by historians of Europe's great nineteenth century empires. These historians sought to examine not merely the story of how those nations became so great but, rather, to examine the means by which those empires spread their culture, values, and technologies, as well as the lasting impact they left on the lands they subjugated. One area that begs for reexamination under the lens of the new imperial historian is the role that science played in the growth, development, and expansion of those empires.</p><p>This presentation occurred at the Wright State University Campus-Wide Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities on April 8, 2011</p>