Southern Rhodesia; Despatch to the High Commissioner for South Africa (Classic Reprint): Transmitting Draft Letters Patent Providing for the ... Other Draft Instruments Connected Therewith - Softcover

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This book presents the draft of Letters Patent that would have established responsible government in the Colony of Southern Rhodesia. Written in 1923 by the British Colonial Office, the document provides valuable insight into the political, economic, and social conditions of the colony at the time. The author discusses the complexities of the transition from company rule to responsible government, highlighting the need to balance the interests of the British South Africa Company, the settlers, and the indigenous population. The book also examines the role of the High Commissioner, the Crown Land Agent, and the proposed Native Councils in the governance of the colony. Ultimately, the insights offered in this book shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced by Southern Rhodesia as it sought to establish a self-governing political system within the British Empire.

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