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100	1		_aMilner, Alfred Milner, Viscount, _d1854-1925
245	1	0	_aConstructive Imperialism
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-22
505	0		_aTariff reform (Tunbridge Wells) -- A constructive policy (Guildford) -- Unionists and the empire (Edinburgh) -- Unionists and social reform (Rugby) -- Sweated industries (Oxford).
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading (https://www.pgdp.net).
520			_a"Constructive Imperialism" by Viscount Milner is a collection of political speeches written in the early 20th century. The book comprises five speeches delivered across various venues in England, primarily addressing the themes of Tariff Reform, the strengthening of the British Empire, and the intersection of social policy with national prosperity. It provides a detailed look into the economic and social challenges of the time, advocating for policies that seek to improve the conditions of the working class while simultaneously reinforcing the ties within the Empire. The opening of the book reveals Milner's approach to the topic of Tariff Reform. He emphasizes a desire for a fair and practical discussion devoid of party politics and contentious debate. Milner reflects on his own evolution from a Free Trader to a Tariff Reformer, underscoring the need for a national policy that strengthens both the economic stability of the British Empire and the welfare of its citizens. He critiques the rigid dichotomy of Free Trade and Protection, advocating instead for a nuanced understanding that considers the realities of trade, employment, and social reform in Britain. 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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1901-1910
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15681
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