im·pe·ri·al·ism –noun:
The policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
In this blog we will attempt to outline ideas about imperialism in ancient time while also taking into account more recent imperialism as well. From the ancients to modern day. The themes that will be studied at length are: genocide; effects of occupation on conquered nations; just war theory; and greed and conquest
