Today and Tomorrow Volume 19 Great Britain, The Empire and America

Today and Tomorrow Volume 19 Great Britain, The Empire and America Midas or the United States and the Future Atlantis Shiva or the Future of India Cassandra or the Future of the British Empire Plato's American Republic

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AtlantisAmerica and the FutureJ F C FullerOriginally published in 1926"Candid and caustic." Observer"Many hard things have been said about America, but few quite so bitter as these." Daily SketchIn the turmoil and materialism of the United States the author sees the beginning of a new civilization which, if it can find its soul, is likely to exceed in grandeur anything as yet accomplished by the civilizations of the Old World.92ppShiva or the Future of IndiaR J MinneyOriginally published in 1929"Does not mince matters in the least." Daily ExpressAn experienced observer summarizes in this volume the prospects for the Indian people. 90ppCassandra or the Future of the British EmpireF C S SchillerOriginally published in 1926"...brilliantly written, it ought to be read by all shades of politicians." Yorkshire Post"Yet another addition to that bright constellation of pamphlets." SpectatorA penetrating analysis of the disruptive influences of work in the Empire. 90ppPlato's American RepublicDouglas WoodruffOriginally published in 1926"A gently malicious wit sparkles on every page." Sunday Times"Possibly no wittier satire has been penned in our generation...Rich in entertainment." Journal of EducationA series of witty dialogues in the Platonic manner, dealing with aspects of American life and manners. 114pp.

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ISBN: 9780415463492
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
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Edition: 1st edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 496
Weight: 1080g
Height: 216mm
Width: 138mm