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Over 300 hundred years ago, the first European colonists landed in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean to found permanent outposts of the great empires.... read full description

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Dec 23, 2011
Ariane rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I like reading about race, and I especially like to read about people turning up in unexpected places. This was a quick read for me because I found it so interesting.
Feb 06, 2008
Lindsay added it
This book was interesting. I am not fully satisfied with his methodology, but it was still an interesting viewpoint and I learned a lot.
Nov 23, 2007
Robin rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Ever wonder what happened to people left behind when empires collapse? Then read this book.
Mar 22, 2008
Yoli rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this book, I wanted to learn more.
Jan 31, 2012
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Jennifer rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Oct 31, 2011
Sara rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 05, 2011
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Sep 15, 2011
Kevin rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 12, 2011
Galvin rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Sep 01, 2011
Michael rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aug 30, 2011
Michał rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Chris rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Feb 17, 2011
Nikki rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 10, 2011
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