The Study of the British Commonwealth: An Inaugural Lecture Delivered Before the University of Oxford on 19 November, 1921 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. Coupland

 
9780331796544: The Study of the British Commonwealth: An Inaugural Lecture Delivered Before the University of Oxford on 19 November, 1921 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understand how the British Commonwealth shapes modern history through ideas of responsibility and education.

This inaugural lecture examines how a modern empire's experience can inform the study of race, governance, and global cooperation. It links long-standing questions about trusteeship, moral duty, and political responsibility to today’s challenges in India, Africa, and beyond.

  • Explore the roots of the trusteeship idea and its place in world affairs.
  • See how education and scholarly study can influence public opinion and policy.
  • Learn about the roles of missionaries and officials in shaping history across continents.
  • Understand the British Commonwealth as a microcosm of the world and its future potential.
Ideal for readers interested in imperial history, political thought, and the moral duties of power.

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