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Delineating Dominion: The use of cartography in the creation and control of German East Africa

Clemm, Robert H.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236711886

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2009, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, History.
The goal of this study is to illustrate the role and power of the map and its connection to the exploration, conquest and colonization of German East Africa. Maps are generally considered a constant, a clear representation of reality, rather than a conceptual construct. Using a three tiered model of “gazes” (Dominion, Despot and Development) a series of maps were analyzed to show how the process of conceptual to actual control of the territory known as German East Africa was facilitated through the medium of cartography. After exploring and establishing a space intended for future use (Dominion) maps were used to solidify control through conquest (Despot), which then allowed for capitalist investment (Development). Of special highlight is the role of the Schutztruppe or German Protective Force in mapping the colony and creating the stability necessary for capital investment in the colony.
John Guilmartin, PhD (Committee Chair)
Jennifer Siegel, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Alan Beyerchen, PhD (Committee Member)
174 p.
History
German East Africa; Cartography; Imperialism; Africa

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  • Clemm, R. H. (2009). Delineating Dominion: The use of cartography in the creation and control of German East Africa [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236711886

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Clemm, Robert. Delineating Dominion: The use of cartography in the creation and control of German East Africa. 2009. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236711886.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Clemm, Robert. "Delineating Dominion: The use of cartography in the creation and control of German East Africa." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236711886

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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