Is there a way to unite the empire without losing local rights? This concise edition presents Alfred Deakin’s 1905 address on building an imperial federation. It lays out how a stronger, shared framework could protect Australia within a growing empire.
Through practical proposals and careful reasoning, the speaker argues for unity among British dominions, while safeguarding local autonomy. The text explores constitutional development, the role of the Privy Council, and the idea of an imperial court of appeal. It also considers potential dangers and opportunities as nations navigate a changing world.
Readers will gain a clear overview of imperial questions and the arguments for federation, balance of power, and collective defense. The material is presented to stimulate thought and informed discussion about how an empire could function more effectively as a united entity.
Ideal for readers curious about imperial history, constitutional reform, and early debates on federation.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the Imperial Federation League's goal of uniting the British Empire during the early 20th century. The author argues that the league sought to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and its self-governing colonies for the mutual benefit and security of the Empire as a whole. The author discusses the motivations behind the league's formation, its proposed solutions to the challenges facing the Empire, and its influence on imperial relations during a time of significant social, economic, and political change. The book reveals the Imperial Federation League's profound impact on the development of the British Empire and the ongoing debates surrounding imperial unity and the balance between local autonomy and centralized governance. 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. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334452253_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781334452253
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781334452253
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