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Discover 'Colonial Connections, 1815–45', a pivotal academic exploration into the intricacies of British imperial governance during a transformative era. This groundbreaking book, published by Manchester University Press in 2012, delves into the complex relationships cultivated between the British government and colonial officials post-Napoleonic Wars. Ideal for historians and scholars of colonial studies, this text dismantles conventional interpretations regarding metropolitan rule, emphasizing the significance of personal connections in exerting influence across a diverse empire. The author articulates a compelling narrative that bridges London, New South Wales, and the Cape Colony, revealing not only the strategies employed by government insiders but also the perspectives of those resisting colonial authority. Readers will appreciate insights into the transition from reliance on personal gossip to the integration of statistical knowledge in governance. With an ISBN of 9780719069192, this brand new copy is perfect for anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of colonial history and political transformations. Take a deep dive into the past and comprehend the evolution of imperial strategies during this pivotal time. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719069192
Year: 2012
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This groundbreaking book challenges standard interpretations of metropolitan strategies of rule in the early nineteenth century. After the Napoleonic wars, the British government ruled a more diverse empire than ever before, and the Colonial Office responded by cultivating strong personal links with governors and colonial officials through which influence, patronage and information could flow. By the 1830s the conviction that personal connections were the best way of exerting influence within the imperial sphere went well beyond the metropolitan government.
This book challenges traditional notions of a radical revolution in government, identifying a more profound and general transition from a metropolitan reliance on gossip and personal information to the embrace of new statistical forms of knowledge. The analysis moves between London, New South Wales and the Cape Colony, encompassing both government insiders and those who struggled against colonial and imperial governments. -- .
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719069192
Year: 2012
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This groundbreaking book challenges standard interpretations of metropolitan strategies of rule in the early nineteenth century. After the Napoleonic wars, the British government ruled a more diverse empire than ever before, and the Colonial Office responded by cultivating strong personal links with governors and colonial officials through which influence, patronage and information could flow. By the 1830s the conviction that personal connections were the best way of exerting influence within the imperial sphere went well beyond the metropolitan government.
This book challenges traditional notions of a radical revolution in government, identifying a more profound and general transition from a metropolitan reliance on gossip and personal information to the embrace of new statistical forms of knowledge. The analysis moves between London, New South Wales and the Cape Colony, encompassing both government insiders and those who struggled against colonial and imperial governments. -- .