First published in 1965. The peculiar political condition which is now called Dominion status has had a long and varied history; but no part of its development has been so full of constitutional interest as the last twenty years. Yet those who have lived through this period are frequently very much at loss to recall the exact sequence of events and the manner in which Dominion autonomy has proceeded step by step to its present position. This book is an attempt to give the general reader a ...

A critical examination of Australia's involvement in the Boer War and its lasting impact on national identity. Why did Australia lose 600 men in a three-year conflict fought in Africa? Henry Reynolds dissects Australia's commitment to Britain's wars overseas, revealing how it shaped a national identity and established a dangerous precedent.Unnecessary Wars explores the mythology surrounding Australia's colonial soldiers and the far-reaching consequences of...

An integral part of Canada’s political culture, the constitutional monarchy has evolved over the 150 years since Confederation to become a uniquely Canadian institution.Canada inherited the constitutional monarchy from Britain even before Confederation in 1867. In the 150 years since then, the Crown has shaped, and been shaped by, Canada’s achievement of independence, its robust federalism, the unique identity of Quebec, and its relationship with Indigenous peoples...

John Atkinson Hobson (1858 – 1940) was an English social scientist and economist most famous for his work on imperialism—which notably had an influence on Vladimir Lenin—as well as his theory of underconsumption. His early work also questioned the classical theory of rent and predicted the Neoclassical "marginal productivity" theory of distribution. In Hobson's seminal study “Imperialism - A Study”, he explores the roles of patriotism, philanthropy, and the spirit of adventure in the light...

What is the future of the monarchy in Canada?A strong republican movement in Canada stresses that the monarchy is archaic and anti-democratic, an embarrassing vestige of our colonial past. An equally vibrant monarchist movement, however, defends its loyalty to royalty, asserting that the Queen is a living link to a political and constitutional tradition dating back over a thousand years. But is the monarchy worth keeping?Battle Royal answers this q...

When, in 1792, the Austrian and Prussian armies had advanced toward Paris with the object of freeing Louis XVI from the restrictions placed upon him by the National Assembly, the French, roused to fury, had deposed and executed a ruler who was convicted of plotting with foreign powers to maintain his authority. In 1814 the allies placed on the throne the brother of Louis XVI, a veteran emigre, who had openly derided the Revolution and had been intriguing with other European powers for near...

In "The Best Speeches of Winston Churchill," readers are treated to a collection of powerful and iconic speeches delivered by the legendary British statesman. This book showcases Churchill's eloquent and stirring oratory style, which played a crucial role in shaping world events during some of the most tumultuous times of the 20th century. From rallying the British people during World War II to inspiring hope and unity in the face of adversity, Churchill's speeches continue to resonate wit...

The Greatest Speeches of Winston Churchill gathers the orations that helped define Britain's public imagination in the twentieth century, from wartime calls to endurance to reflections on liberty, empire, and parliamentary duty. Its style is unmistakably Churchillian: ceremonious yet urgent, steeped in historical analogy, rhythmic antithesis, and a prose cadence shaped by both classical rhetoric and the pressures of modern mass communication. Read in sequence, the speeches form not merely ...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I - Comprising a History of South Africa and its people, - including the war of 1899 and 1900. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Murat Halstead, which is now, at last, again available to you.Get the PDF and E...

Canada's Founding Debates is about Confederation—about the process that brought together six out of the seven territories of British North America in the years 1864-73 to form a country called Canada. It presents excerpts from the debates on Confederation in all of the colonial parliaments from Newfoundland to British Columbia and in the constituent assembly of the Red River Colony. The voices of the powerful and those of lesser note mingle in impassioned debate on the pros and co...

In "The Day of Sir Wilfrid Laurier: A Chronicle of Our Own Time," Oscar Douglas Skelton presents a comprehensive and textured examination of the life and political career of Canada's seventh Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The book employs a balanced narrative style that weaves historical facts with personal anecdotes, capturing the essence of Laurier's contributions to the development of Canadian national identity during a pivotal era. Skelton's prose is both accessible and scholarly...

The authors have aimed to prepare a brief introduction to the subject of International Law. They have freely used the substantive material as found in cases, codes, etc., which involve the principles of International Law. Owing to the increasing importance of international negotiation, relatively more attention than usual has been given to matters connected with diplomacy. The appendices contain material which the authors have found advantageous to have easily accessible to each student. T...