Colonial Policy: Volume 1, General Principles

First published in 1931, this book contains an abridged translation of Dr De Kat Angelino's analysis of the development of Dutch colonial policy.

A. D. A. De Kat Angelino (Author), G. J. Renier (Translated by)

9781107464131, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 January 2015

540 pages
24.4 x 17 x 2.8 cm, 0.85 kg

First published in 1931, this book contains an abridged translation of Dr De Kat Angelino's analysis of the development of Dutch colonial policy, particularly with regard to Dutch colonies in the East. The views expressed in the text were notably liberal for their time, and volume one is primarily concerned with the principles and history of Empire-building in antiquity and in more modern times, as well as the daunting task of modernisation facing the colonial world. This richly-researched book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of European colonialism.

Introduction
1. The meeting of East and West
2. The call of leadership
3. The spirit of the West
4. The soul of the East
5. The synthesis of cultures
6. Empire building in the ancient world
7. The modernisation of Eastern states
8. Evolution in the colonial world
9. The directing lines of the future
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]