Racism and Empire: White Settlers and Colored Immigrants in the British Self-Governing Colonies, 1830-1910 by Robert A Huttenback

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Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Faint marks on tail foredge. Dust jacket has minor wear to edges, with marks on front and back covers. Interior and binding are still excellent.

An important theme in imperial history is fully explored in this comparative study of racial attitudes within the British Empire. Professor Huttenback focuses on non-white immigration and the legislation enacted to limit it in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada during a critical period in the development of the British Empire.

He first treats non-white indentured workers imported for temporary employment and then takes up the problem of free colored immigration. He discusses the various stratagems used to keep non-whites out, paying particular attention to the 'Natal formula' as a means of excluding immigrants through literary tests.

Throughout the book, he takes a hard look at the British imperial philosophy, showing that in every colony, white settlers violated at least the spirit of the official policy of racial equality and fair play. (book flap)