Rob Edwards
Paul Leroy-Beaulieu: “Colonization Among Modern People”
Leroy-Beaulieu was deeply involved in French political life
Colonial expansion is the question of life and death for France
France was formerly a great colonial empire, and that must be revived
Europe-centered politics have left France with diminished prestige and territory
Louisiana territories were a huge loss
The new enlightened society realizes the potential, and believes in the civilizing mission of France as well as the capacity for colonial development
15-20000 colonizers per year out of France's 100,000 person per year surplus would be plenty to start colonies in Africa and in several other areas
Lack of capital isn't the problem either
In the end, it simply boils down to the lack of supporting spirit for colonial politics
France, one it becomes an established colonial nation again, will again have open before it high hopes and big perspectives.
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