Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 139 Wilkinson, Spenser 1853 1937 Wilkinson, Henry Spenser Britain at Bay The nation and the parties -- Defeat -- Force and right -- Arbitration and disarmament -- The nationalisation of war -- The balance of power -- The rise of Germany -- Nationhood neglected -- New conditions -- Dynamics, the question of might -- Policy, the question of right -- The nation -- The effect of the nationalisation of war upon leadership -- The needs of the navy -- England's military problem -- Two systems contrasted -- A national army -- The cost -- One army not two -- The transition -- The principles on which armies are raised -- The chain of duty. Produced by Afra Ullah and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Britain at Bay" by Spenser Wilkinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores Britain's military and political situation during a critical period leading up to the First World War, emphasizing national identity and the dangers posed by a rising Germany. It examines the foundational aspects of British governance, the lessons from previous conflicts, and the urgent need for reform in response to external threats. The opening of the book delves into the complexities of British statehood and the effectiveness of its governance, especially in terms of preparing for war. Wilkinson begins by referencing the statements of two British Prime Ministers, reflecting on the gradual realization of Britain's military unpreparedness against Germany's increasing naval power. He critiques the British political party system's impact on national unity and preparedness, arguing that the divisions it creates hinder the nation's ability to respond effectively to potential conflicts. The section sets the stage for a broader discussion on the definition of nationhood, the historical responsibilities of the government, and the essential conditions necessary for national survival amidst rising external threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en War Great Britain -- Defenses Great Britain -- Foreign relations UA Text World War I Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 311547 2025-08-05T04:16:58.613598 text/html 279372 2024-10-28T17:56:38 text/html 170658 2025-08-05T04:17:04.221596 application/epub+zip 176065 2025-08-05T04:17:00.326581 application/epub+zip 176066 2025-08-05T04:16:59.238587 application/epub+zip 335224 2025-08-05T04:17:07.310549 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305864 2025-08-05T04:17:03.565617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270282 2022-09-05T08:53:20.671982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271956 2025-08-05T04:16:58.016591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 252298 2024-10-28T17:56:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17762 2025-08-05T04:17:07.439580 application/rdf+xml 13490 2025-08-05T04:16:59.743598 image/jpeg 3740 2025-08-05T04:16:59.489590 image/jpeg 166600 2025-08-05T04:16:58.636601 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia