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100	1		_aWilkinson, Spenser, _d1853-1937
245	1	0	_aBritain at Bay
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-01-01
505	0		_aThe nation and the parties -- Defeat -- Force and right -- Arbitration and disarmament -- The nationalisation of war -- The balance of power -- The rise of Germany -- Nationhood neglected -- New conditions -- Dynamics, the question of might -- Policy, the question of right -- The nation -- The effect of the nationalisation of war upon leadership -- The needs of the navy -- England's military problem -- Two systems contrasted -- A national army -- The cost -- One army not two -- The transition -- The principles on which armies are raised -- The chain of duty.
508			_aProduced by Afra Ullah and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Britain at Bay" by Spenser Wilkinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores Britain's military and political situation during a critical period leading up to the First World War, emphasizing national identity and the dangers posed by a rising Germany. It examines the foundational aspects of British governance, the lessons from previous conflicts, and the urgent need for reform in response to external threats. The opening of the book delves into the complexities of British statehood and the effectiveness of its governance, especially in terms of preparing for war. Wilkinson begins by referencing the statements of two British Prime Ministers, reflecting on the gradual realization of Britain's military unpreparedness against Germany's increasing naval power. He critiques the British political party system's impact on national unity and preparedness, arguing that the divisions it creates hinder the nation's ability to respond effectively to potential conflicts. The section sets the stage for a broader discussion on the definition of nationhood, the historical responsibilities of the government, and the essential conditions necessary for national survival amidst rising external threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWar
653			_aGreat Britain -- Defenses
653			_aGreat Britain -- Foreign relations
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10629
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