Publisher's Synopsis
Autonomy and Federation within Empire: The British Self-Governing Dominions by James Brown Scott is a comprehensive study of the British Empire and its self-governing dominions. The book explores the complex relationship between the imperial center and the dominions, focusing on the ways in which the dominions exercised their autonomy while remaining part of the larger imperial structure. Scott examines the historical development of the self-governing dominions, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Newfoundland. He analyzes the political, economic, and social factors that led to the establishment of self-government in these colonies, and the ways in which their autonomy was maintained and expanded over time. The book also explores the role of the British Empire in international relations, particularly during the period leading up to World War I. Scott examines the ways in which the dominions contributed to the imperial war effort, and the impact of the war on the relationship between the dominions and the imperial center. Overall, Autonomy and Federation within Empire is a detailed and insightful analysis of the British Empire and its self-governing dominions. It provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between different parts of the empire, and sheds light on the ways in which the empire functioned as a political and economic entity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
