What would a modern political map of Africa look like without European imperialism? After recently sharing a map of North America without European colonization, Charles Ray, a fine author, reviewer, and sometime reader of this blog, asked if I could present a similar map of Africa. While I’ve received occasional… Read more“Map Monday, Africa without European Imperialism”
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Map Monday, Which European language is easiest to learn?
Which European language is easiest to learn for native English speakers? Some of you might ask is the question even relevant? After all, isn’t English the common language of the Internet, entertainment, education, and business? I suppose an argument could be made that English currently dominates many areas of business… Read more“Map Monday, Which European language is easiest to learn?”
Map Monday, Japanese Internment Camps
The creation of Japanese internment camps represents an under examined aspect of American participation in World War II. On 19 February 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066. Ostensibly driven by security concerns, 9066 authorized the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans. Using confidential US Census Bureau information,… Read more“Map Monday, Japanese Internment Camps”
