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The Colonies, and Their Connection With the Mother Country: With a Statistical List of the British Empire in 1886 Appended; An Address to the Members ... Tuesday, February 1st, 1887 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Walter Chamberlain

 
9781330627266: The Colonies, and Their Connection With the Mother Country: With a Statistical List of the British Empire in 1886 Appended; An Address to the Members ... Tuesday, February 1st, 1887 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How the British Empire shaped unity, power, and prosperity—and what that means for today’s readers.

This edition presents a historical address that analyzes the colonies’ growing size, their trade benefits, and the question of maintaining a united empire. It contrasts Crown Colonies with self-governing colonies, discusses population and defense, and argues for a thoughtful, long‑term approach to federation and policy. The book examines responsibilities to native populations, money spent in distant lands, and the political stakes of keeping or reforming the imperial connection. The work is a window into imperial thinking in the late 19th century and invites readers to weigh costs against the promise of a stronger, more stable Greater Britain.

  • Discover how trade, population, and military considerations were seen as intertwined with imperial policy.
  • Learn the distinction between Crown Colonies and self-governing colonies and why that mattered to governance.
  • Understand arguments for a lasting union with Australia, Canada, and other self-governing communities.
  • See discussions of costs, moral responsibilities, and the political debates of the era.

Ideal for readers of imperial history and political essays, especially those interested in how 19th‑century thinkers framed empire, federation, and national strength.

The Colonies, and Their Connection With the Mother Country: With a Statistical List of the British Empire in 1886 Appended; An Address to the Members of the Above Institute, on Tuesday, February 1st, 1887

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