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India was one of the largest and wealthiest empires in the world before the arrival of the British East India Company in the late 16th century. The East India Company used its military strength and financial resources to gradually expand its control over India, eventually colonising the entire country. This colonisation significantly impacted Indian society, …
When the English took over the colonisation of Jamaica from the Spanish, they imported thousands of Africans as slaves to work on plantations of wealthy Englishmen. Like other colonised islands, the slaves rebelled regularly. The most well-known Jamaican slave rebellions are the 1831 Christmas rebellion, led by Samuel Sharpe and the Maroon Wars led …
Jamaican Maroons were escaped African slaves who had run away from Spanish owned plantations when the British took the Caribbean Island of Jamaica from Spain in 1655. They fled to the mountainous areas of Jamaica, where it was difficult for their owners to follow and catch them. There they formed independent communities as free men …
Where is Ghana? Ghana is a country in Western Africa. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, it is bordered by Burkina Faso, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire. Ghana was the first black African country south of the Sahara to achieve independence from colonial rule. The modern state of Ghana is named after the …
Where is the Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic is a country in the West Indies that occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, the second-largest island of the Greater Antilles chain in the Caribbean Sea. Haiti, also an independent republic, occupies the western third of the island. The capital of the Dominican Rebublic is Santo Domingo. …
Where is Saint Lucia? Saint Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea. It is the second largest of the Windward group. Castries is the capital city. Saint Lucia was first known as “Louanalao” by the Arawak Indians in 200 AD, meaning “Island of the Iguanas,” and then “Hewanorra,” in 800 AD when the Carib …
Where is the Gambia? The Republic of The Gambia is the smallest country within mainland Africa and is sandwiched by Senegal. Banjul is the capital and the largest city in the Gambia. The Gambia has long been home to several different ethnic groups who have maintained their individual cultural traditions; as such, the country has …
Flore Bois Gaillard was a St Lucian runaway slave who led a band of free slaves called ‘Armée Française Dans Les Bois (French Army in the Woods). The life of Flore Bois Gaillard Flore Bois Gaillard was an enslaved biracial woman owned by a man known as Master Bellac. For several years she worked on …
Brazil, the largest country in South America, is known for its diverse culture and rich history. The nation’s development has been shaped by centuries of colonisation, imperial rule, and eventual independence. The discovery and early colonisation of Brazil The arrival of the Portuguese The modern history of Brazil began in April 1500, when a fleet …
Marie Sainte Dédée Bazile is notable as part of the Haitian Revolution. While there is much written about the men of the Haitian Revolution, not much is known or written about the women who helped to emancipate the people of the island. Born near Cap-Francais (now Cap-Hattian) to enslaved parents, we rely on oral history …
Grenada is one of the smallest independent countries in the western hemisphere. Known as the Spice island, it is the world’s second-largest producer of nutmeg after Indonesia and a significant producer of mace, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. It also boasts beautiful scenery with fertile valleys, rainforests and mountain lakes. Saint George’s is the capital city …
0n 5 December 1492, European navigator Christopher Columbus came upon an island in the Caribbean that he claimed for Spain and called La Isla Española (“The Spanish Island”, later Anglicised as Hispaniola). Haiti colonised by Spain Spain colonised the island and enslaved the native Taino and Ciboney people. Forced to mine gold under brutal working …
The British East India Company, once the largest corporation in history, has profoundly impacted the modern global economy. This influential trade organisation, which operated for over two centuries, managed to amass massive wealth and power, all while shaping the political landscape of several nations, including India and China. Founding and early years The British East …
The Pax Britannica, Latin for “British Peace,” describes the period between 1815 and the outbreak of World War One in 1914. During this time, the British Empire achieved global hegemony, exerting its influence and control over a large portion of the world. This era was characterised by relative stability and peace, with the British Empire …
European Imperialism, a historical phenomenon that emerged in the 19th century, was driven by economic, political, and cultural motivations. It marked a significant shift in global power dynamics as European nations sought to extend their influence and control over other territories around the world. Economic motivations for imperialism The Industrial Revolution of the 1800s created …
The American Revolution was a pivotal moment in world history, marking the birth of the United States and the beginning of a new era in political and social development. This comprehensive examination of the American Revolution delves into the ideological, political, and military aspects of the conflict, as well as the key events and figures …
The French colonial empire, which began in the early 16th century, encompassed vast territories spanning continents such as North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. While it reached its peak during the 19th century under Emperor Napoleon III, the empire started to unravel after his defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and finally ended after World …
The British Empire was a global phenomenon that spanned over three centuries, establishing the United Kingdom as a dominant world power. It comprised numerous territories and regions across the globe, ultimately shaping the political, economic, and social landscapes of the modern world. This article unravels the origins, expansion, and decline of the British Empire while …
Barbados, a small island nation in the eastern Caribbean, has a complex and fascinating history. The island has experienced multiple stages of development, from early Amerindian settlements to British colonisation, the arrival of African enslaved people, the growth of the sugarcane industry, and, ultimately, the path to independence. Early Amerindian settlements Arrival of the first …
