(Cambridge University Press).
Analyzes 17th-century intellectual origins of the British Empire, specifically how early philosophers like Bacon viewed the "sin" of abandoning a colony once it was established. Key Themes for Exploration
If you're writing your own paper, these categorized topics might spark an idea: Colony
by Moses Finley (2021).
by Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson (2001). (Cambridge University Press)
An unconventional look at "domestic colonies" (farm colonies for the mentally ill or utopian communities) rather than overseas territories. It highlights how these internal projects used the same principles of segregation and agrarian labor found in traditional settler colonialism. Biological & Specialized Perspectives Colonial Reproduction and Life Histories (ResearchGate).
A deep dive into the nuances between "colony" and "empire." It explores why settler communities are distinct and argues that separating Western colonialism from the broader history of imperialism can actually impoverish our understanding of both. by Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson (2001)
If your interest is in biology , this paper examines how ant colonies grow and reproduce, comparing independent versus dependent foundation strategies among queens.