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LoC No.: 19009328
Title: The Character of the British Empire
Note: Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "The Character of the British Empire" by Ramsay Muir is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. The book explores the nature, structure, and governance of the British Empire, emphasizing its unique characteristics compared to other empires throughout history. It suggests that the British Empire embodies a form of governance marked by a combination of unity and self-government rather than military despotism. In this analysis, Muir argues that the British Empire is distinctively less authoritarian than its contemporaries, operating more as a Commonwealth of Nations than a typical empire. He outlines how the Empire has granted significant self-governing powers to its dominions, such as Canada and Australia, while also introducing law and organization in regions with ancient civilizations, like India and Egypt. Muir contends that the British Empire has played a crucial role in spreading Western civilization and political liberty, valuing the rights and welfare of its diverse subjects. He discusses how this diversity allows the Empire to accommodate different systems of governance and societal structures without imposing a uniform rule, ultimately fostering a collaborative relationship with its various territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Muir, Ramsay, 1872-1941
EBook No.: 35184
Published: Feb 6, 2011
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Colonies -- Administration
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19009328
Title: The Character of the British Empire
Note: Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "The Character of the British Empire" by Ramsay Muir is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. The book explores the nature, structure, and governance of the British Empire, emphasizing its unique characteristics compared to other empires throughout history. It suggests that the British Empire embodies a form of governance marked by a combination of unity and self-government rather than military despotism. In this analysis, Muir argues that the British Empire is distinctively less authoritarian than its contemporaries, operating more as a Commonwealth of Nations than a typical empire. He outlines how the Empire has granted significant self-governing powers to its dominions, such as Canada and Australia, while also introducing law and organization in regions with ancient civilizations, like India and Egypt. Muir contends that the British Empire has played a crucial role in spreading Western civilization and political liberty, valuing the rights and welfare of its diverse subjects. He discusses how this diversity allows the Empire to accommodate different systems of governance and societal structures without imposing a uniform rule, ultimately fostering a collaborative relationship with its various territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Muir, Ramsay, 1872-1941
EBook No.: 35184
Published: Feb 6, 2011
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Colonies -- Administration
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.