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Empire to a Democratic Commonwealth in the British World
A sweeping special issue examines how Britain’s empire evolves into a world wide commonwealth of free nations. It asks how America Canada and Ireland shape the rebirth of a global British order, the roles of resources politics and culture, and the motives behind potential imperial federation versus democratic unity. It surveys Australia New Zealand South Africa Rhodesia the West Indies and Jamaica and their economic political and social trajectories within this transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Free Nations
America
Canada
British Isles
United States
Commonwealth of Greater Britain
Great Britain
England
Britain
Australia
Golden Fleece
United State
Europe
New Zealand
Bryce
South Africa
Union of South Africa
Rhodesia
British Commonwealth
Bali