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The Colonial Conference: The Cobden Club's Reply to the Preferential Proposals (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
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A clear, evidence‑based look at imperial trade ideas and their real-world limits.
This analysis examines the Colonial Conference era in depth, tracing proposals for imperial economic union and the controversial idea of colonial preferences. It explains how leaders weighed commercial goals, defence funding, and the fears of breaking Free Trade principles. The discussion weighs what could and could not be achieved, and why certain schemes failed to gain broad support.
- How imperial trade talks evolved from 1897 to 1902 and the key proposals debated.
- Arguments for and against a formal Imperial Council and a customs arrangement within the empire.
- Why preferential tariffs faced sharp questions about practicality, fairness, and economic risk.
- The broader implications for empire cohesion, defence, and relations with foreign powers.
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