Imperial Geography

Imperial geography studies how empires expand, organize, and control territories across the world. It examines the relationships between the imperial power and its colonies, including how borders are drawn, resources are managed, and cultural influences are spread. This field helps us understand the physical and spatial aspects of empire-building, such as navigation, settlement patterns, and strategic locations. It combines geography with history, politics, and economics to analyze how imperial ambitions shape the world’s landscapes and borders over time.