02197cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000140007804000110009204100170010305000070012010000420012724500770016926400510024630000470029733600260034433700260037033800360039650000310043250800260046352011660048953400450165565300080170065300160170865300750172485600430179999900170184230710UtSlPG20260610133712.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aa15000449  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aCramb, J. A.q(John Adam),d1862-191314aThe Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain :bNineteenth Century Europe 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-12-19  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain" by J. A. Cramb is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the evolution of Britain's imperial identity, focusing specifically on the political, cultural, and religious ideals that shaped Britain's trajectory as an imperial power. It discusses the influences of the past on contemporary events, particularly in light of the South African War.  The opening of the text establishes a profound exploration of the concept of imperialism, contrasting past and present imperial ideals. Cramb emphasizes the shift from a passive understanding of imperialism to a conscious acknowledgement of Britain's historical role as an empire, shaped by both triumphs and tragedies. He reflects on the complexities of identity and destiny that inform British imperialism while acknowledging the broader context of human history. Historical events and figures are employed to illustrate the growing consciousness surrounding Britain's imperial mission, suggesting that this understanding is essential for navigating the modern challenges of the empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWar  aImperialism  aGreat Britain -- Colonies -- Administration -- History -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30710  c71556d71556