Download or read book The 'Civilising Mission' of Portuguese Colonialism, 1870-1930 written by Miguel Bandeira Jerónimo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an historical, critical analysis of the doctrine of 'civilising mission' in Portuguese colonialism in the crucial period from 1870 to 1930. Exploring international contexts and transnational connections, this 'civilising mission' is analysed and assessed by examining the employment and distribution of African manpower.