Several developments in nineteenth century Europe had contributed to the increased intensity of the competition over overseas territories (concentrated mainly in Africa and East and South-East Asia). In this essay, I shall examine and relate these developments to the rise of the New Imperialism from four perspectives, namely economic, political, social and cultural factors.

As the place of origin of the Industrial Revolution, Britain was given a headstart in industrialization. Britain’s naval and maritime superiority also led to her transformation into the world’s sole modern industrial power for much of the nineteenth century. Develo

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