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Long before the United States became a major force in global affairs, Americans believed in their superiority over others due to their inventiveness, productivi
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Pages: 370
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Inherent in colonialism was the idea of self-legitimation, the most powerful tool of which was the colonizer's claim to bring the fruits of progress and moderni
Language: en
Pages: 488
Pages: 488
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