Why Were the German Colonies Unprofitable?

One of the main stereotypes about colonial history is the idea that the standard of living in the European countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries increased largely due to the exploitation of the colonies. But this is nothing more than a delusion. Let’s look at the example of Germany. #germanempire #germancolonies Playlist about German history: Playlist about the colonial empires Source of stats: