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Preferred term
conquests
Definition
- Conquests have played a significant role in empire building and imperial strategy from ancient times to the global era, as peoples and countries with superior resources, military might, or advantageous geographical locations have looked to expand their influence. Other reasons have included the belief in cultural superiority and desire to spread civilization. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Studies; Conquests]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/conquests
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