Did imperialism really economically benefit nations like France? Or did the cost of maintaining colonies ultimately outweigh the benefit long term?
It seems (from my non history degree perspective) that a nation like France or Italy could be where it is today without the colonies it one time possessed. Thanks in advance!
Not to discourage further discussion but you may be interested in a comment I made a month ago about the arguments that imperialism was economically harmful for the home country of the imperialists. I will do my best to answer any follow up questions you have.
Wow thanks! Pretty much what I was looking for.