Tag: Economic History
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Why and in what ways did the Roman empire exploit its natural resources?
Emily Martin explores how the Roman Empire exploited its natural resources, especially through deforestation and excessive hunting, to support urbanisation and military needs.
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Brewing Cooperation: How Coffee Shaped the GDR’s Foreign Policy
By the 1970s, coffee was an integral part of the economy for the GDR. However, the Coffee Crisis of 1977 forced the GDR to reconsider their relations with other nations, namely Ethiopia and Vietnam. Connie Greatrix explores these new found trade partnerships and their implications.
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How the UK Failed to Destroy Supranationalism in Europe
The United Kingdom’s involvement with both mainland Europe and the European Union has always been complicated. Connie Greatrix analyses the UK’s hostility towards supranationalism and bureaucratic systems, and how this has affected foreign policy and international relations.
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An Error of Embargoes: The Failure of Napoleon’s Continental System
Written by Fraser Barnes. In his quest to cripple and de-stabilise his greatest rival, Napoleon embarked on an economic policy that would ultimately bring about his ruin: the Continental System.
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