The Advent of Colonialism and its Aftermath By Noor Rahim The Advent. Before the invasion of far off lands by foreign powers, that spread its’ wings, sails and tentacles into alien lands; the inhabitants of these lands lived a virtually “peaceful life”, except for internal squabbles among themselves and perhaps the   neigbouring countries. They were known to “live off the land” and make do with their own natural resources; which were, in most instances, mainly agrarian by nature. Then came the seafaring and belligerent/bellicose European Nations that had expansionist intentions during the period or era from the 16th to around the mid-20th century anno domini. What we saw, to a great extent, was not expansionism; but a rule for exploitation with lucrative & comfortable benefits to the invaders who occupied the invaded land; and the greed to fill the coffers of their own Motherland. This was the advent of Colonialism. ...

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