Education And Empire: Addresses On Certain Topics Of The Day (1902)

Education and Empire is a collection of speeches and addresses given by Richard Burdon Haldane in 1902. Haldane was a British statesman and philosopher who served as the Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom from 1912 to 1915. The book covers a range of topics related to education and the British Empire. Haldane discusses the importance of education in shaping the future of the country and argues that the British Empire must invest in education if it wants to maintain its global dominance. He also discusses the role of universities in society and the need for them to adapt to the changing times.Haldane also addresses the issue of imperialism and the responsibilities that come with being a global power. He argues that the British Empire has a duty to promote peace and prosperity around the world, and that education is a key tool in achieving this goal.Overall, Education and Empire provides a fascinating insight into the mindset of a British statesman at the turn of the 20th century. Haldane's speeches are thought-provoking and offer a unique perspective on the role of education in shaping the future of a nation and its empire.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.