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 speech delivered by Jan Christiaan Smuts, a prominent South African statesman and military leader, in 1917. In this speech, Smuts discusses the concept of the British Commonwealth of Nations, which was a proposed association of self-governing states within the British Empire. Smuts argues that the Commonwealth would be a voluntary association of equal partners, united by their common language, culture, and heritage, and that it would provide a framework for cooperation and mutual support among its members. He also emphasizes the importance of the Commonwealth in promoting democracy, freedom, and human rights around the world. The speech is a significant historical document, as it reflects the political and social context of the time, and provides insights into the debates and discussions surrounding the formation of the modern 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: 1120731860
• ISBN13: 9781120731869
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"