Description:The origin and purpose of this monograph by an Austrian student of British politics are sufficiently explained in the Author's Preface. Baron von Oppenheimer is persuaded that the proposals put forward two years ago by Mr. Chamberlain are the inevitable outcome of the whole movement alike of British economic history and colonial policy in the last half century, and that the adoption of those proposals (or of something closely resembling them) is essential to the maintenance and security of the British Empire. These views he has set forth for the benefit of his kinsmen, especially those in that great Empire which is reproducing in so striking a manner the economic history of modern England, and therefore aims at imitating her colonial development also.About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org