The Natural Boundaries Of Empires: And A New View Of Colonization (1844)

The Natural Boundaries of Empires: And A New View of Colonization is a book written by John Finch in 1844. The book discusses the concept of natural boundaries in relation to the formation of empires, and argues that empires should only extend to areas that are naturally suited to their culture and way of life. Finch also proposes a new approach to colonization, which involves respecting the rights and customs of the indigenous people and working with them to establish peaceful and mutually beneficial relationships. He argues that this approach would be more effective in creating stable and prosperous colonies than the traditional approach of conquest and domination.The book is divided into two parts. The first part explores the concept of natural boundaries and examines the historical examples of empires that have succeeded or failed based on their adherence to this principle. The second part outlines Finch's proposed approach to colonization and provides practical advice for those involved in the process.Overall, The Natural Boundaries of Empires is a thought-provoking work that challenges traditional notions of empire-building and colonization. It offers a fresh perspective on these topics and provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the history of empires and the impact of colonization on indigenous peoples.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.