Australia and the British Commonwealth

By J G Latham

"Australia and the British Commonwealth" provides a scholarly and authoritative exploration of Australia's evolving status within the British Empire during the transformative years of the early twentieth century. Written by J. G. Latham, a distinguished legal mind and political figure, the work analyzes the constitutional and diplomatic shifts that redefined the relationship between the United Kingdom and its self-governing Dominions. The book focuses heavily on the implications of the 1926 Imperial Conference and the subsequent movement toward legal equality and autonomy within the Commonwealth framework.

Through a detailed examination of international law and political practice, the text clarifies Australia's position on matters of foreign policy, treaty-making, and defense. Latham discusses the practical application of the Balfour Declaration and the technical legal challenges of reconciling national sovereignty with imperial unity. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the constitutional history of Australia and the legal foundations of the modern Commonwealth of Nations. It stands as a significant record of the debates that shaped the transition from empire to a voluntary association of independent states.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025285883
• ISBN13: 9781025285887
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"