Project Gutenberg 2005-04-22 Public domain in the USA. 219 Milner, Alfred Milner, Viscount 1854 1925 Milner, Alfred Milner, 1st viscount 09016856 Constructive Imperialism Tariff reform (Tunbridge Wells) -- A constructive policy (Guildford) -- Unionists and the empire (Edinburgh) -- Unionists and social reform (Rugby) -- Sweated industries (Oxford). Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading (https://www.pgdp.net). "Constructive Imperialism" by Viscount Milner is a collection of political speeches written in the early 20th century. The book comprises five speeches delivered across various venues in England, primarily addressing the themes of Tariff Reform, the strengthening of the British Empire, and the intersection of social policy with national prosperity. It provides a detailed look into the economic and social challenges of the time, advocating for policies that seek to improve the conditions of the working class while simultaneously reinforcing the ties within the Empire. The opening of the book reveals Milner's approach to the topic of Tariff Reform. He emphasizes a desire for a fair and practical discussion devoid of party politics and contentious debate. Milner reflects on his own evolution from a Free Trader to a Tariff Reformer, underscoring the need for a national policy that strengthens both the economic stability of the British Empire and the welfare of its citizens. He critiques the rigid dichotomy of Free Trade and Protection, advocating instead for a nuanced understanding that considers the realities of trade, employment, and social reform in Britain. Milner seeks to broaden the conversation surrounding fiscal policy and social welfare, aligning economic reforms with the overarching goals of Imperial unity and public well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1901-1910 JN Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - British Category: Politics 144271 2025-10-07T03:52:06.130878 text/html 138989 2020-12-14T10:53:39 text/html 133332 2025-10-07T03:52:12.183802 application/epub+zip 134311 2025-10-07T03:52:09.239835 application/epub+zip 113711 2025-10-07T03:52:08.058940 application/epub+zip 285464 2025-10-07T03:52:14.394783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268978 2025-10-07T03:52:11.419891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218918 2022-09-07T23:08:24.164960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128708 2025-10-07T03:52:05.800867 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 128500 2020-12-14T10:53:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 128491 2020-12-14T10:53:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20841 2025-10-07T03:52:14.527784 application/rdf+xml 15834 2025-10-07T03:52:08.551830 image/jpeg 4081 2025-10-07T03:52:08.302852 image/jpeg 46836 2020-12-14T10:53:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 49561 2020-12-14T10:53:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 46814 2020-12-14T10:53:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 132524 2025-10-07T03:52:06.142858 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