How colonialism boosted Germany's merchant fleets
7 Dec 2023, 17:57 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/how-colonialism-boosted-germany-s-merchant-fleets/audio-67597099?maca=en-podcast_african_roots-34421-xml-mrss
Running a colonial empire required a reliable merchant fleet. Hamburg-based businessman Adolph Woermann and his shipping line soon exerted considerable influence over Germany's colonial policy. We explore how the Woermann Company became an unofficial instrument of German colonization.