1st Edition

Imperialism A Study

By William L. Raymond Copyright 2016
386 Pages
by Routledge

418 Pages
by Routledge

418 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1902, this study expands on the ideas of imperialism which were a key focus of many countries in the early twentieth century, particularly in Great Britain. Hobson starts by outlining the economic origins of imperialism with an analysis on methodology and results, before delving into the theory and practice of Imperialism and its political significance at the turn of the... Read more

 Introduction;  Preface;  Nationalism and Imperialism;  Part 1: The Economics of Imperialism;  1. The Measure of Imperialism  2. The Commercial Value of Imperialism  3. Imperialism as an Outlet for Population  4. Economic Parasites of Imperialism  5. Imperialism Based on Protection  6. The Economic Taproot of Imperialism  7. Imperialist Finance;  Part 2: The Politics of Imperialism;  1. The Political Significance of Imperialism  2. The Scientific Defence of Imperialism  3. Moral and Sentimental Factors  4. Imperialism and the Lower Races  5. Imperialism in Asia  6. Imperial Federation  7. The Outcome;  Appendices

Biography

J.A. Hobson