American historian D. H. Montgomery saw Britain’s ‘isolation’ as the very thing
that has made her people more cosmopolitan, and her government more liberal.
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Empire Day
ByD. H. Montgomery
American historian David Montgomery explains why Britain’s Empire Day really was a cause for celebration.
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The Peacemaker
ByD. H. Montgomery
American historian David Montgomery credited King Edward VII with bringing peace to Europe, the Empire and the world.
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The Shadow of a Name
ByPrince Hoare
When a Tahitian sailor was denied his well-earned wages, the rumour got about that Granville Sharp was on the case.
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The Charm of Golf
ByA. A. Milne
A. A. Milne analyses the popularity of golf, and decides that it’s good to be bad.
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The Crimson Thread
BySir Henry Parkes
In 1890, Sir Henry Parkes reminded Australians that they had a natural kinship and declared them ready to manage their own affairs.
