The Roman Empire - 3251 Words

Ancient imperialism reached its high point under the Roman Empire, the eastern part of which lasted until late into the middle Ages as the Byzantine Empire. In Western Europe no true empire arose to replace Rome; the Holy Roman Empire was more than a confederation of princely states so imperialism did not exist that long in this particular empire. However, imperialism remained an important historical force in places like North Africa, the Middle East, the Arabs and years later the Turks who all constructed large empires. In the east if unstable, empires of the nomadic Mongols and others arising out of Central Asia, were long-lasting and complex imperial organizations exemplified by a number of Chinese dynasties. Overpopulation, economic†¦show more content†¦Imperialism was then reborn in the West with the emergence of the modernized city-states and the time of exploration and discovery of new things. The word Imperialism came about to restricted because of the modernized types of the building of empires. Not only were Colonies established in more or less sparsely inhabited places where there were little to no highly integrated native states, for example North America, but also in lands where ancient civilizations and states existed. We understand that imperialism is not greatly, or even close to being about mechanism of control.II The developments of studies, of theories, of concepts concerning social matters, and the use of indigenous languages alongside with the writings of the traditional historian have demonstrated that both sides to an uneven equation, despite being uneven, must be studied. The movement of European settlers to inhabit Africa and the Western Hemisphere, which more commonly became known as colonization. This was marked by the same attitude of assumed superiority on the part of the newcomers toward the native populations that prevailed where the Europeans merely took over control without large-scale settlements.III The first African people were captured, taken to Portugal and enslaved. In 1514, the Atlantic slave trade began. Very forcefully, they drove out over 12 million African natives and transported