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Independence or Imperial Partnership?: A Study of the Problem of the Commonwealth by Mr. Lionel Curtis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henri Bourassa

 
9780266950394: Independence or Imperial Partnership?: A Study of the Problem of the Commonwealth by Mr. Lionel Curtis (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0266950396 ISBN 13: 9780266950394
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring Canada's place in the Empire and the choice between independence or imperial partnership.

This concise study gathers wartime reflections and early 20th‑century debates to illuminate how Dominions, like Canada, confront the future of the British Commonwealth. It weighs economic fairness, governance, and the balance between local autonomy and imperial duty, presenting arguments from diverse perspectives about the path forward after war.

  • Clarifies the central question: should Dominions keep a British link or become more independent?
  • Examines how wartime participation and colonial policy shape national self‑rule and responsibility.
  • Discusses practical concerns such as taxation, defense commitments, and uneven burdens among nations.
  • Offers context on the so‑called Round Table movement and its influence on imperial thought.
Ideal for readers of historical political essays who want a clear sense of the debate surrounding autonomy, loyalty, and the empire’s future.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0266950396
ISBN 13 
9780266950394
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
73

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