Big events in history can sometimes seem too complex to understand. This series seeks to simplify confusing historical narratives by focusing on central events, principal causes, main players, and lasting outcomes. Colonialism and the Rise of Developing Countries introduces readers to the practice of controlling other countries by exploring such topics as colonial rule, European colonization of North America, Latin America, Africa, and the Asia and Pacific region, decolonization, and independence. Historical photographs help add context to the text and display images of important events to curious readers. For more summaries of important historical events, check out other titles in the History Summarized series!