What Developments During the Eighteenth and Preceding Centuries Would Lead

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Essay

What developments during the eighteenth and preceding centuries would lead Europeans to believe in the superiority of their way of life and their duty to impose it in their various colonies?

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Definitions:

Melancholia

A condition described by early Greek and Roman philosophers and physicians as consisting of unshakable sadness. Today it is known as depression.

Soldier's Heart

An outdated term historically used to describe what is now known as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), particularly among war veterans.

Stress Disorders

Mental health conditions that arise as direct consequences of acute or chronic stress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorders.

Anxious

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.