... after that European powers grew in an ever increasing tempo. The huge difference between these two divisions was made possible in particular by the approaches to the difficulty in communication and administration, such as the introductions of global telegraph, railway and shipping networks, cheaper transport and lower marketing costs (Porter, Andrew, 1994, p2). Great Britain was the leading European colonial power and had already established much of its overseas empire by the beginning of the nineteenth century (Porter, Andrew, 1994,p5). In the early nineteenth century, from 1815 to1870, there was undoubtedly some disillusionment with colonies in Britain. Also, there was a strong desire for independence in colonies. Although this 'anti-imperialism'mood, Britain did not give up any significant colony, rather the reverse, acquired new places. In such a period also saw three of the European powers had extended their political and/ or economic influence over other non-European nations (Lowe J., 1988,p50-51). ...

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