Episode 534: European Supernova
From Western Civ by Adam Walsh
May 1, 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 533
About this episode
The episode discusses Europe's expansion and competition during the 19th Century, particularly focusing on the Scramble for Africa and its consequences.
In the second half of the 19th Century, Europe goes nuclear and expands across the globe. The "Scramble for Africa" and press for colonies drove the European states to compete with one another in ways that will have disasterous consequences. Western Civ 2.0
People in this episode
Host: Adam Walsh
Topics covered
- colonialism
- European expansion
- 19th Century history
- Scramble for Africa
- global competition
- disastrous consequences
Keywords
- Europe
- colonialism
- 19th Century
- Scramble for Africa
- global expansion
- historical consequences
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Europe
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