The British Commonwealth Of Nations: A Speech Made By General Smuts (1917)

By Jan Christiaan Smuts

Book Overview

The British Commonwealth of Nations: A Speech Made by General Smuts (1917) is a historical document written by Jan Christiaan Smuts. The book is a transcript of a speech that Smuts gave in London in 1917, during World War I. In the speech, Smuts discusses the importance of the British Commonwealth of Nations, which was a group of countries that were formerly part of the British Empire. Smuts argues that the Commonwealth is a vital force for peace and prosperity in the world, and that it has the potential to become a powerful political and economic alliance. He also discusses the role of the Commonwealth in the war effort, and calls for greater cooperation between the member states. The book provides a fascinating insight into the political and social climate of the time, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire and the Commonwealth.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166900800
• ISBN13: 9781166900809
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"