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Liberal Ideals and the Politics of Decolonisation explores the
subject of liberalism and its uses and contradictions across the
late British Empire, especially in the context of imperial
dissolution and subsequent state- building. The book covers
multiple regions and issues concerning the British Empire and the
Commonwealth, in particular the period ranging from the
late-nineteenth century to the late- twentieth century. Original
intellectual contributions are offered along with new arguments on
critical issues in imperial history that will appeal to a wide
range of scholars, including those outside of history. Liberal
Ideals and the Politics of Decolonisation exposes commonalities,
contradictions and contexts of different types of liberalism that
animated the late British Empire and its rulers, radicals, subjects
and citizens as they attempted to forge new states from its shadow
and understand the impact of imperialism. This book examines the
complexities of the idea and quest for self-government in the last
stages of the British Empire. It also argues the importance of the
political, intellectual and empirical aspects of liberalism to
understand the process of decolonisation. The chapters in this book
were originally published in a special issue of The Journal of
Imperial and Commonwealth History.
Liberal Ideals and the Politics of Decolonisation explores the
subject of liberalism and its uses and contradictions across the
late British Empire, especially in the context of imperial
dissolution and subsequent state- building. The book covers
multiple regions and issues concerning the British Empire and the
Commonwealth, in particular the period ranging from the
late-nineteenth century to the late- twentieth century. Original
intellectual contributions are offered along with new arguments on
critical issues in imperial history that will appeal to a wide
range of scholars, including those outside of history. Liberal
Ideals and the Politics of Decolonisation exposes commonalities,
contradictions and contexts of different types of liberalism that
animated the late British Empire and its rulers, radicals, subjects
and citizens as they attempted to forge new states from its shadow
and understand the impact of imperialism. This book examines the
complexities of the idea and quest for self-government in the last
stages of the British Empire. It also argues the importance of the
political, intellectual and empirical aspects of liberalism to
understand the process of decolonisation. The chapters in this book
were originally published in a special issue of The Journal of
Imperial and Commonwealth History.
Britain's main imperial possessions in Asia were granted
independence in the 1940s and 1950s and needed to craft
constitutions for their new states. Invariably the indigenous
elites drew upon British constitutional ideas and institutions
regardless of the political conditions that prevailed in their very
different lands. Many Asian nations called upon the services of
Englishman and Law Professor Sir Ivor Jennings to advise or assist
their own constitution making. Although he was one of the twentieth
century's most prominent constitutional scholars, his opinion and
influence were often controversial and remain so due to his
advocating British norms in Asian form. This book examines the
process of constitutional formation in the era of decolonisation
and state building in Asia. It sheds light upon the influence and
participation of Jennings in particular and British ideas in
general on democracy and institutions across the Asian continent.
Critical cases studies on India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and
Nepal - all linked by Britain and Jennings - assess the distinctive
methods and outcomes of constitution making and how British ideas
fared in these major states. The book offers chapters on the
Westminster model in Asia, Human Rights, Nationalism, Ethnic
politics, Federalism, Foreign influence, Decolonisation,
Authoritarianism, the Rule of Law, Parliamentary democracy and the
power and influence of key political actors. Taking an original
stance on constitution making in Asia after British rule, it also
puts forward ideas of contemporary significance for Asian states
and other emerging democracies engaged in constitution making,
regime change and seeking to understand their colonial past. The
first political, historical or constitutional analysis comparing
Asia's experience with its indelible British constitutional legacy,
this book is a critical resource on state building and constitution
making in Asia following independence. It will appeal to students
and scholars of world history, public law and politics.
Britain's main imperial possessions in Asia were granted
independence in the 1940s and 1950s and needed to craft
constitutions for their new states. Invariably the indigenous
elites drew upon British constitutional ideas and institutions
regardless of the political conditions that prevailed in their very
different lands. Many Asian nations called upon the services of
Englishman and Law Professor Sir Ivor Jennings to advise or assist
their own constitution making. Although he was one of the twentieth
century's most prominent constitutional scholars, his opinion and
influence were often controversial and remain so due to his
advocating British norms in Asian form. This book examines the
process of constitutional formation in the era of decolonisation
and state building in Asia. It sheds light upon the influence and
participation of Jennings in particular and British ideas in
general on democracy and institutions across the Asian continent.
Critical cases studies on India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and
Nepal - all linked by Britain and Jennings - assess the distinctive
methods and outcomes of constitution making and how British ideas
fared in these major states. The book offers chapters on the
Westminster model in Asia, Human Rights, Nationalism, Ethnic
politics, Federalism, Foreign influence, Decolonisation,
Authoritarianism, the Rule of Law, Parliamentary democracy and the
power and influence of key political actors. Taking an original
stance on constitution making in Asia after British rule, it also
puts forward ideas of contemporary significance for Asian states
and other emerging democracies engaged in constitution making,
regime change and seeking to understand their colonial past. The
first political, historical or constitutional analysis comparing
Asia's experience with its indelible British constitutional legacy,
this book is a critical resource on state building and constitution
making in Asia following independence. It will appeal to students
and scholars of world history, public law and politics.
This book examines how the Crown has performed as Head of State
across the UK and post war Commonwealth during times of political
crisis. It explores the little-known relationships, powers and
imperial legacies regarding modern heads of state in parliamentary
regimes where so many decisions occur without parliamentary or
public scrutiny. This original study highlights how the Queen's
position has been replicated across continents with surprising
results. It also shows the topicality and contemporary relevance of
this historical research to interpret and understand crises of
governance and the enduring legacy of monarchy and colonialism to
modern politics. This collection uniquely brings together a diverse
set of states including specific chapters on England, Scotland,
Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Brunei, Ghana, Nigeria,
Zimbabwe/Rhodesia, Australia, Tuvalu, and the Commonwealth
Caribbean. Viceregalism is written and conceptualised to remind
that the Crown is not just a ceremonial part of the constitution,
but a crucial political and international actor of real importance.
This book examines how the Crown has performed as Head of State
across the UK and post war Commonwealth during times of political
crisis. It explores the little-known relationships, powers and
imperial legacies regarding modern heads of state in parliamentary
regimes where so many decisions occur without parliamentary or
public scrutiny. This original study highlights how the Queen's
position has been replicated across continents with surprising
results. It also shows the topicality and contemporary relevance of
this historical research to interpret and understand crises of
governance and the enduring legacy of monarchy and colonialism to
modern politics. This collection uniquely brings together a diverse
set of states including specific chapters on England, Scotland,
Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Brunei, Ghana, Nigeria,
Zimbabwe/Rhodesia, Australia, Tuvalu, and the Commonwealth
Caribbean. Viceregalism is written and conceptualised to remind
that the Crown is not just a ceremonial part of the constitution,
but a crucial political and international actor of real importance.
William Francis Hare (1906-1997), fifth Earl of Listowel, witnessed
some of the most remarkable events in twentieth-century British
history. Joining a small band of Labour supporters in the House of
Lords in 1932 and later holding senior ministerial posts under
Attlee he was at the forefront of Labour politics for over sixty
years. Upon his death in 1997 he was the longest serving member of
both the House of Lords and the Privy Council. Devoted to social
democracy, 'Billy' Listowel was often a critical activist,
including during the fall of Republican Spain, and as an eye
witness on the calamitous road to the Second World War. His role as
the last Secretary of State for India and Burma put him at the
centre of the climactic end of Britain's Indian Empire and
subsequent decolonisation. This volume presents his memoirs,
charting the Rise of Labour and the Fall of Empire.
Sir Ivor Jennings (1903-65), Downing Professor of Law at the
University of Cambridge, was one of the twentieth century's most
famous and significant constitutional scholars and the author of
numerous well-known texts. Beyond his prestigious roles in Britain,
Jennings was also very influential internationally as an advisor on
constitutional questions during the 1950s and 1960s. This volume
brings together for the first time previously unpublished letters,
memoranda, diaries and confidential evaluations of constitutional
issues, political elites and critical events in Ceylon, Ethiopia,
India, Malta, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Rhodesia,
Singapore, South Africa and Sudan. Also included are candid and
forthright assessments on Britain's constitutional influence abroad
and Jennings' direct experience of constitution-making. This
collection sheds light not only on Jennings' work and influence,
but also on British ideas about democracy and on institutions
across the globe during the climactic era of decolonisation.
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