Imperial Sceptics: British Critics of Empire, 1850-1920 by Gregory Claeys (Engli

Description: Imperial Sceptics: British Critics of Empire, 1850-1920 by Gregory Claeys Gregory Claeys proposes a new chronology for the emergence of opposition to the British Empire from 1850 to 1920. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Imperial Sceptics provides a highly original analysis of the emergence of opposition to the British Empire from 1850 1920. Departing from existing accounts, which have focused upon the Boer War and the writings of John Hobson, Gregory Claeys proposes a new chronology for the contours of resistance to imperial expansion. Claeys locates the impetus for such opposition in the late 1850s with the British followers of Auguste Comte. Tracing critical strands of anti-imperial thought through to the First World War, Claeys then scrutinises the full spectrum of socialist writings from the early 1880s onwards, revealing a fundamental division over whether a new conception of socialist imperialism' could appeal to the electorate and satisfy economic demands. Based upon extensive archival research, and utilising rare printed sources, Imperial Sceptics will prove a major contribution to our understanding of nineteenth-century political thought, shedding new light on theories of nationalism, patriotism, the state and religion. Author Biography Gregory Claeys is Professor of the History of Political Thought at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has edited numerous works including Modern British Utopias. c.1700-1850 (8 volumes, 1997), Restoration and Augustan British Utopias (2000), Late Victorian Utopias (6 volumes, 2008), and The Cambridge Companion to Utopian Literature (2010). Claeys has written several studies of aspects of the Owenite socialist movement, of the French revolution debate in Britain, and of Thomas Paines thought. Table of Contents Introduction: audi alteram partem: imperialism and the moral imagination; 1. Positivist diplomacy; 2. Socialism and empire: from Little England to Socialist Commonwealth 1850-1920; 3. Contextualising Hobson: civilisation, utility and socialist imperialism; Conclusion: the fruits of imperial scepticism. Review Review of the hardback: An essential addition to the scanty existing literature on the other side of the Imperial debate in Britain. It is good to see the subject moving on at last. The Times Literary Supplement "The book explores a variety of fascinating subthemes: lively disputes over the sovereignty of the state, contestations over the possibilities and limitations of religions fostering a tolerant cosmopolitanism, and the development of internationalism. This is a compelling study that revises the chronology of antagonism to empire and advances novel arguments about the legacy of Positivism and the religious sources and the communitarian ideals at the heart of anti-imperialism at the height of empire." - S. M. den Otter, Queens University, Canada, Journal of British Studies Review Quote "The book explores a variety of fascinating subthemes: lively disputes over the sovereignty of the state, contestations over the possibilities and limitations of religions fostering a tolerant cosmopolitanism, and the development of internationalism. This is a compelling study that revises the chronology of antagonism to empire and advances novel arguments about the legacy of Positivism and the religious sources and the communitarian ideals at the heart of anti-imperialism at the height of empire." - S. M. den Otter, Queens University, Canada, Journal of British Studies Promotional "Headline" In this book, Gregory Claeys proposes a new chronology for the emergence of opposition to the British Empire from 1850 to 1920. Description for Bookstore Imperial Sceptics provides a highly original analysis of the emergence of opposition to the British Empire. Tracing critical strands of anti-imperial thought from 1850 to the First World War, Gregory Claeys proposes a new chronology for the contours of resistance to imperial expansion, shedding fresh light on nineteenth-century political thought. Description for Library Imperial Sceptics provides a highly original analysis of the emergence of opposition to the British Empire. Tracing critical strands of anti-imperial thought from 1850 to the First World War, Gregory Claeys proposes a new chronology for the contours of resistance to imperial expansion, shedding fresh light on nineteenth-century political thought. Details ISBN0521199549 Author Gregory Claeys Short Title IMPERIAL SCEPTICS Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521199549 ISBN-13 9780521199544 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Ideas in Context Series Number 97 Year 2010 DEWEY 325.320 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle British Critics of Empire, 1850-1920 Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2010-08-26 Pages 333 Residence ENK Affiliation Royal Holloway, University of London Illustrations black & white illustrations Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2010-08-26 AU Release Date 2010-08-26 NZ Release Date 2010-08-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91385083;

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