November 26, 2009
The Rise of Nations
A visualization of the ascent of many of the world's youngest countries showing their independence from colonial powers (British, Portuguese, French, Spanish) from 1800 to 2009.
France keeps its yoke on a stunning number of nations until 1960.
(Thanks to Jason for the video.)
Cool! A fascinating way to look at aspects of history. Thanks for sharing.
Interesting, but I found the visual kinda ... gross. (Am I alone in this?)
Also, the growth of the British and French Empires starting in the 20th cent. would've been clearer if the creator had included the Ottoman Empire (which lasted far longer than any of the ones shown in the video).
A comment on our Western point of view, perhaps.