An Imperial Commonwealth Being a Discussion of the Conditions and Possibilities Underlying the Unity of the British Empire Classic Reprint

C. Reginald Enock

ISBN 10: 1332757049 / ISBN 13: 9781332757046

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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• Titel: An Imperial Commonwealth Being a Discussion of the Conditions and Possibilities Underlying the Unity of the British Empire Classic Reprint
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1332757049
• ISBN-13: 9781332757046
• Einband: PAP
• Zustand: New
• Gewicht: 429 Gramm

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This book argues for the preservation of an Imperial Commonwealth. The author, an experienced lecturer and author, discusses the bonds that hold or could hold an empire together: commercial benefit, sentiment, loyalty, and defence. The author believes that commercialism, the driving force of Britain's industry, is a predatory and unsustainable system. He views trade preference within the empire as a possible solution. The author posits that the colonies have shown a willingness to facilitate trade preference with the mother country, which Britain has refused to take advantage of. Regarding sentiment, the author contends that only a small portion of the population of Britain are interested in imperial affairs. While Canadians and Australians are fiercely loyal to the Crown and the traditions of British civilization, some have voiced support for separation. The author discusses the pros and cons of these arguments and provides a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities facing the preservation of an Imperial Commonwealth.

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Excerpt from An Imperial Commonwealth: Being a Discussion of the Conditions and Possibilities Underlying the Unity of the British Empire

The word Empire is much on the lips Of the people Of British race to-day; and the time has come to inquire into its real meaning. The Empire is a noble conception, but in some respects its great heart lies in doubtful health. It is the purpose of this book, first, to draw up an arraign ment against it, and second, to venture to indicate the way in which its healthy development might lie. All thoughtful men have marked how the impatient century is shaking the fetters that society has home, and how it is obsessed by the cry of developing humanity for a fuller life and they believe that the true value of Empire is in the measure of its approach to such a fulfilment for its people. The coming Imperialists hold that a new departure, unselfish planning, verte brate action, are, under heaven, the proper remedy to apply to this imperial case, and among these, impatient of the selfish ills, and hopeful Of their cure, there inscribes himself, the author.

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