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That history of the seventeenth to the nineteenth century is dominated by the forming and maintaining of empires. Countries such as America and Australia immediately come to mind when these imperialist empires are considered, yet their influence was seen on a much broader scale than the well known and well documented instances. Smaller locations, and less examined lands were also influenced greatly, and for much longer periods than many of the more recognised former imperial …

…the tables are turned, and West Africa is finally using imperial influence to better its own position in a capitalist manner, and in this there is a certain amount of justice. Whatever the viewpoint we consider the final and route cause of the empires expansion was, as the Marxists would agree, one of capitalism and greed, fuelled by the necessary resources to take whatever was wanted, whilst justifying it under a collection of moralist excuses.