"Constructive Imperialism" by Viscount Milner is a compilation of early 1900s political talks that centers on fortifying the British Empire through strategic economic and social policies. The book presents five speeches given in England that cover topics such as Tariff Reform, the necessity to strengthen the British Empire, and how social policy links to the well-being of the nation. Milner's speeches advocate for improving the lives of the working class while also strengthening the connections between the Empire's territories. He calls for unbiased discussion on Tariff Reform. Milner seeks to broaden the conversation surrounding fiscal policy and social welfare, aligning economic reforms with the overarching goals of Imperial unity and public well-being.
Constructive Imperialism
By Alfred Milner Milner
Discover how early 20th-century political thought aimed to unite an empire through economics, fair trade, and enhanced social well-being.
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About the AuthorAlfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner, was a British statesman and colonial administrator who played a very important role in the formulation of British foreign and domestic policy between the mid-1890s and early 1920s. From December 1916 to November 1918, he was one of the most important members of Prime Minister David Lloyd George's War cabinet.
Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner, was a British statesman and colonial administrator who played a very important role in the formulation of British foreign and domestic policy between the mid-1890s and early 1920s. From December 1916 to November 1918, he was one of the most important members of Prime Minister David Lloyd George's War cabinet.
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