Democracy And Empire

Democracy and Empire is a book written by Franklin Henry Giddings that explores the relationship between democracy and imperialism. The book delves into the psychological, economic, and moral foundations of both democracy and empire, and examines how these two concepts have influenced each other throughout history.Giddings argues that democracy and empire are not mutually exclusive, and that in fact, they are often intertwined. He explores the ways in which democratic societies have historically engaged in imperialistic actions, and how imperialism has been justified and rationalized through democratic ideals.The book also examines the psychological underpinnings of democracy and empire, and how these concepts are rooted in human nature. Giddings argues that democracy is based on a fundamental belief in the equality and autonomy of individuals, while empire is rooted in a desire for power and dominance.In addition, Giddings explores the economic and moral foundations of democracy and empire. He examines how economic factors have influenced the development of both concepts, and how moral considerations have been used to justify imperialistic actions.Overall, Democracy and Empire offers a comprehensive analysis of the complex relationship between democracy and imperialism, and provides insights into the psychological, economic, and moral factors that have shaped these concepts throughout history.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.