Colonialism: a historical analysis of theoretical foundations

Colonialism: A Historical Analysis of Theoretical Foundations and Conceptual Roots Author: Mustafa Mahmoud Hendy General Overview The book "Colonialism" by Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Hendy reveals the historical and intellectual roots of the colonial phenomenon, analyzing its trajectories, concepts, and its extended impact on shaping the modern world. The author begins by questioning the major concepts that shaped European identity and modernity, to show how these concepts were linked to colonial practice, and how politics, culture, and religion intertwined in producing a dominant colonial discourse. The book discusses the interconnection of disciplines in colonial studies, and critiques European historical narratives. It also reviews the intellectual formations that accompanied the Renaissance and Enlightenment up to modern imperialism. It provides analytical models from prominent thinkers such as Frantz Fanon and Gamal Hamdan, offering the reader a rich critical scene that re-examines the cultural and social history of the post-colonial world. This work is not just an academic study, but a project for a deeper understanding of the effects of colonization on identities and cultures, and an effort to go beyond prevailing narratives toward a more balanced and just perspective in reading the past and present. It is a book aimed at researchers and those interested in historical and social thought, and for every reader seeking a critical awareness of the colonial experience and its consequences. Introduction and Table of Contents Details Number of pages: 244 Book size: 14×21 cm Publisher: Afaq Al-Ma'rifa