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Colony, or Free State? Dependence, or Just Connection? Empire or Union? And the Question of Terminology: An Essay Based on Political Philosophy of the ... Declaration of Independence (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
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Questioning how the United States should relate to distant regions, this book reexamines the meaning of independence and union through the lens of the Declaration of Independence.
It argues for a broader view of law and statehood that goes beyond the traditional idea of conquest or direct rule.
Through a close reading of foundational ideas and historical development, the work contrasts old theories with a proposed framework based on the law of nature and of nations. It suggests how a more expansive, principled approach could shape relations with territories and insular regions in a way that aligns with republican ideals.
- Grounds its analysis in the Declaration of Independence and early American political philosophy
- Proposes a via media between imperial power and full self-government for dependent regions
- Explores how concepts like free statehood, just connection, and union could guide policy
- Frames constitutional questions within a wider theory of national and international law
Ideal for readers interested in American political philosophy, constitutional history, and debates on empire, independence, and the rights of joined states.
This edition speaks to historians, students, and scholars seeking a fresh perspective on how the United States might balance liberty with governance in its relations with other communities.
"EXPLANATORY NOTE: The book presents a historical-political argument rather than a narrative fiction, focusing on legal and philosophical concepts to reinterpret traditional terms like colony, empire, and union.
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