An Essay on the Government of Dependencies
George Cornewall Lewis
An Essay on the Government of Dependencies
George Cornewall Lewis
In this essay, the author discusses the principles and practices of colonial government, particularly in relation to the treatment of dependent peoples. The essay covers a wide range of topics, including the legal basis of colonial rule, the duties of colonial administrators, and the rights and obligations of colonial subjects. The author argues for a more humane and just approach to colonial government, based on respect for the dignity and autonomy of the governed. The essay was first published in 1841.
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