The Nature of German Imperialism

Tanzania's renowned wildlife preserves, including the Selous Game Reserve, trace their origins to German colonial rule. This study reveals that the shift from exploitation to preservation of wildlife, particularly elephants and ivory, was a product of German imperial policies in East Africa before World War I. It highlights how colonial governance interacted with the natural world, contributing to the global emergence of conservationist sensibilities around 1900. The research analyzes historical records and colonial policies to demonstrate how indigenous Africans were increasingly excluded from these conservation efforts.

Gissibl, B. (2022). The Nature of German Imperialism. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781785331763