The Colonies, and Their Connection With the Mother Country (Classic Reprint)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book explores the complex web of political, social, and economic factors that have shaped the British Empire and its colonies since the Napoleonic Wars. The author argues that the loss of the American colonies in the late 18th century was a turning point for the British Empire, leading to a fundamental shift in imperial policy. This shift saw Britain focus on the acquisition and development of colonies in Africa and Asia, rather than in North America. The author goes on to discuss the various ways in which Britain governed its colonies, from direct rule to self-governance. The book pays particular attention to the role of the Colonial Office and the ways in which it sought to maintain control over the colonies. The author also discusses the challenges faced by Britain in administering its vast empire, including the rise of nationalism and the growing demand for independence. The author's research, which draws on archival research and contemporary accounts, provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of the British Empire and its colonies. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of British history, imperial history, and colonialism. It is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the complex relationship between Britain and its colonies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. …
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- Título
- The Colonies, and Their Connection With the Mother Country (Classic Reprint)
- Autor
- Walter Chamberlain
- Editorial
- Forgotten Books
- Año de publicación
- 2018
- Estado
- New
- Tipo de libro
- print-on-demand item
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 10
- 1330627261
- ISBN 13
- 9781330627266
- Catálogos de vendedores
- Modern History of Africa
To quote the old simile of a stone thrown into a pool, the ripples extend and widen long after the stone has sunk and the splash subsided.
But, on the other hand, I most emphatically protest against the doctrine that retrocession is, under any circumstance, inadmissable, and that territory once annexed must be for ever held, that the prestige, and perhaps the very existence of the Empire, is to be staked if necessary, on the retention of every wretched settlement or island we may now, or in the future, hold in any part of the world. There are many places which I think we should consider as held only on the condition that they continue to serve the particular purpose for which they were taken, and from which therefore we might at some time recede, with positive advantage to ourselves and without injustice to others.
We come now to the consideration of what is our colonial Empire, what are its component parts, and their respective areas, populations, trade, climates, and system of government.
To treat this part of my subject fully would, of course, require a separate work on each colony - many of which works by-the - bye are already in existence. For my present purpose it may be sufficient, I think, to give a summary as in the accompanying list, which embraces a concise statement on all the above matters.
In this list I have had to include the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as also India and Burmah, but I do not propose further to refer to these to-night, as India alone offers more than sufficient matter for a separate address.
I may, however, point out that the government business of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man still passes through the Home Office, as these islands have always been considered as integral parts, not only of the Empire at large, but specially of the United Kingdom, although they have peculiar laws and administrative arrangements of their own.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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To quote the old simile of a stone thrown into a pool, the ripples extend and widen long after the stone has sunk and the splash subsided.
But, on the other hand, I most emphatically protest against the doctrine that retrocession is, under any circumstance, inadmissable, and that territory once annexed must be for ever held, that the prestige, and perhaps the very existence of the Empire, is to be staked if necessary, on the retention of every wretched settlement or island we may now, or in the future, hold in any part of the world. There are many places which I think we should consider as held only on the condition that they continue to serve the particular purpose for which they were taken, and from which therefore we might at some time recede, with positive advantage to ourselves and without injustice to others.
We come now to the consideration of what is our colonial Empire, what are its component parts, and their respective areas, populations, trade, climates, and system of government.
To treat this part of my subject fully would, of course, require a separate work on each colony - many of which works by-the - bye are already in existence. For my present purpose it may be sufficient, I think, to give a summary as in the accompanying list, which embraces a concise statement on all the above matters.
In this list I have had to include the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as also India and Burmah, but I do not propose further to refer to these to-night, as India alone offers more than sufficient matter for a separate address.
I may, however, point out that the government business of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man still passes through the Home Office, as these islands have always been considered as integral parts, not only of the Empire at large, but specially of the United Kingdom, although they have peculiar laws and administrative arrangements of their own.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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