ISBN:
9780367178130
Language:
English
Pages:
xi, 243 Seiten
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in the modern history of Asia 143
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in the modern history of Asia
DDC:
303.48/24105
Keywords:
Salisbury, Robert Cecil Political and social views
;
Statesmen Biography
;
Prime ministers Biography
;
Imperialism History 19th century
;
East and West
;
Asia Foreign relations
;
Great Britain Colonies 19th century
;
History
;
Great Britain Politics and government 1837-1901
;
Great Britain Foreign relations 1837-1901
;
Great Britain Foreign relations
;
Biografie
;
Biografie
;
Salisbury, Robert Cecil of 1830-1903
;
Großbritannien
;
Orient
;
Asien
;
Imperialismus
;
Geschichte 1837-1901
Abstract:
Introduction: Lord Salisbury : his character and political thought -- Lord Salisbury on British policy in India and Central Asia -- Lord Salisbury and the Ottoman Empire -- Lord Salisbury and the justification of the British position in Egypt -- Scramble for China : Lord Salisbury and British policy in the Far East -- Conclusion: Lord Salisbury and the eastern mind.
Abstract:
"This study explains how Salisbury viewed cultural conflicts between the East and the West, how he treated Oriental nationality and nationalist aspirations in British dominions in the East, and how he directed British policy in the Eastern world in a time when the Western Powers were plunging into a struggle for spheres of predominance. In pursuit of British imperial interests, Salisbury was outwardly determined, but acutely aware of the inherent moral conflicts. He understood that the expansion of Europe was inevitable, but, taking into account the rights and feelings of the Eastern nations, he endeavoured to reduce his country's impact on the peoples subjected to British control. Hence his preference for the generally peaceful invasion effected by informal empire. Following an introductory discussion on Salisbury's ideas and policy, particularly in the light of his treatment of nationality, this research investigates his record in India, Turkey, Egypt, and China to argue for a strikingly sympathetic attitude in his dealings with Eastern nationalities. While it is a truism to say that British imperialism was coloured by Christian beliefs and liberal principles, it has not yet been appreciated how far Salisbury succeeded in reconciling the moral and practical demands of Western civilization upon itself with the requirements of power"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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