A Republic Of Nations : A Study Of The Organization Of A Federal League Of Nations (1918)
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""A Republic of Nations"" is a book written by Raleigh Colston Minor in 1918. The book is a study of the organization of a federal league of nations. In the aftermath of World War I, the world was looking for ways to prevent such a catastrophic event from happening again. This book proposes a federal league of nations as a solution.The book begins by discussing the current state of the world and the need for a new international order. Minor argues that the old system of alliances and balance of power had failed and that a new system was needed. He then goes on to propose a federal league of nations as a way to achieve this.Minor's vision of a federal league of nations is based on the principles of democracy and federalism. He proposes that each nation would be represented in a federal parliament, which would have the power to make decisions on matters of international concern. The federal parliament would be elected by the people of each nation, and each nation would have equal representation.Minor also discusses the role of the federal government in his proposed system. He argues that the federal government would have limited powers and that most decisions would be made at the national level. The federal government would only have the power to regulate matters of international concern, such as trade and diplomacy.Overall, ""A Republic of Nations"" is a detailed study of a proposed system of international governance. It is a fascinating insight into the thinking of the time and provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the world in the aftermath of World War I.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164130437
- ISBN-10: 1164130439
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.74 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.05 pounds
- Page Count: 358
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