The Governance Of Empire (1910)

Focusing on the governance structure of the British Empire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the book analyzes how the British government managed its colonies, including India and Africa. Silburn details the administrative systems employed to handle diverse populations, the challenges of maintaining order while respecting local customs, and the economic and political influences of nationalism and World War I. The work critically assesses the successes and failures of colonial rule, offering insights into the complex dynamics between colonizers and the colonized.