Title Lord Salisbury and nationality in the East : viewing imperialism in its proper perspective / Shih-tsung Wang

Published London ; New York, NY : Routledge/Taylor and Francis Group, 2019

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Description 1 online resource Series Routledge studies in the modern history of Asia ; 143 Routledge studies in the modern history of Asia ; 143. Contents Introduction: Lord Salisbury : his character and political thought -- Lord Salisbury on British policy in India and Central Asia -- Lord Salisbury and the Ottoman Empire -- Lord Salisbury and the justification of the British position in Egypt -- Scramble for China : Lord Salisbury and British policy in the Far East -- Conclusion: Lord Salisbury and the eastern mind Summary "This study explains how Salisbury viewed cultural conflicts between the East and the West, how he treated Oriental nationality and nationalist aspirations in British dominions in the East, and how he directed British policy in the Eastern world in a time when the Western Powers were plunging into a struggle for spheres of predominance. In pursuit of British imperial interests, Salisbury was outwardly determined, but acutely aware of the inherent moral conflicts. He understood that the expansion of Europe was inevitable, but, taking into account the rights and feelings of the Eastern nations, he endeavoured to reduce his country's impact on the peoples subjected to British control. Hence his preference for the generally peaceful invasion effected by informal empire. Following an introductory discussion on Salisbury's ideas and policy, particularly in the light of his treatment of nationality, this research investigates his record in India, Turkey, Egypt, and China to argue for a strikingly sympathetic attitude in his dealings with Eastern nationalities. While it is a truism to say that British imperialism was coloured by Christian beliefs and liberal principles, it has not yet been appreciated how far Salisbury succeeded in reconciling the moral and practical demands of Western civilization upon itself with the requirements of power"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Description based on print version record Subject Salisbury, Robert Cecil, Marquess of, 1830-1903 -- Political and social views SUBJECT Salisbury, Robert Cecil, Marquess of, 1830-1903 fast Subject Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography Imperialism -- History -- 19th century East and West. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Social Scientists & Psychologists. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Ethnic Studies -- Asian American Studies. British colonies Diplomatic relations East and West Imperialism Political and social views Politics and government Prime ministers Statesmen SUBJECT Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1837-1901. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056711 Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Asia Asia -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Colonies -- Asia -- History -- 19th century Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056914 Subject Asia Great Britain Genre/Form Electronic books Biographies History Form Electronic book LC no. 2020694110 ISBN 9780429603747 0429603746 9780429057809 0429057806 9780429609268 0429609264 9780429598227 042959822X

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