Bücher von Edward Gibbon Wakefield

A View of the Art of Colonization with Present Reference to the British Empire: In Letters Between a Statesman and a Colonist is a book written by Edward Gibbon Wakefield. It is a collection of letters exchanged between a statesman and a colonist discussing the art of colonization, with a special focus on the British Empire. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of colonization, including the economic, social, and political factors that influence the process. Wakefield argues that successful colonization requires a careful balance of these factors, and that the British Empire has been successful because of its ability to manage them effectively. The book also explores the impact of colonization on indigenous populations, and the ethical considerations that arise from this. Wakefield's writing is insightful and thought-provoking, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and politics of colonization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edward Gibbon Wakefield (1796-1862) was a colonial advocate and political theorist, who was influential in the early colonisation of New Zealand and South Australia. Wakefield read widely on contemporary economics and social questions, and his theory of colonisation helped shape the British Empire. He formed the New Zealand Association in 1837 to create a new colony in that country, finally emigrating himself in 1852. His son, the editor of this volume of letters, was appointed secretary of the first settler expedition to New Zealand in 1839, and was elected political representative for Canterbury in 1854. The letters in the volume, published in 1868, which span the period 1847-50, trace the history of the town of Canterbury from Wakefield senior's suggestion of church-led settlement in the 1840s to its foundation in 1850-1. A planned second volume was never published.

Edward Gibbon Wakefield(1796-1862) was a controversial colonial advocate and political theorist. He formed the New Zealand Association in 1837 with the aim of creating a colony in the country. This volume, first published in 1839, contains a detailed descriptions of the Association's plans to colonize New Zealand.