This video explores the dark side of conquest throughout history, examining the oppression and atrocities inflicted on conquered peoples. John Stuart Mill's quote exposes the brutality often faced by the conquered, raising the question: is there ever a positive side to conquest?

The video argues against finding a simple balance between good and bad, instead focusing on understanding the causes, consequences, and lasting impacts of conquest.

This historical context sheds light on major issues today, like wealth disparity. The video uses examples like Chinese dominance in Indonesia and German influence in 19th century Russia to demonstrate that such situations are not uncommon.

The discussion continues with more historical examples of minority groups holding positions of significant economic or social power, including:

Baltic Germans in Russia
German businesses in Brazil
Jewish merchants in Australia
Jewish people in Poland

Learn more about the enduring consequences of conquest and how they continue to influence our world today.


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