Colonial Civil Service (Classic Reprint): The Selection and Training of Colonial Officials in England, Holland, and France - Couverture souple

A. Lawrence Lowell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331583683 ISBN 13 : 9781331583684

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How colonial officials were found and trained

Learn how three European powers built their tropical administrations, from recruiting methods to schooling and examinations, across England, Holland, France, and the United States.

This clear, documentary study traces the rise and fall of different systems for selecting and training colonial officials. It explains why home-style open competition worked well in some places and why colonies required specialized colleges and exams to prepare leaders who could govern diverse native populations. The book combines historical narrative with careful discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, offering a grounded view of how imperial governance evolved.
What you’ll gain

• A broad overview of recruitment, training, and examination methods used in major colonial empires
• An examination of how attitudes toward merit, age, and instruction shaped each system
• A historical comparison of Haileybury, Delft, Saigon, and other training centers
• Insights into the long-term effects of different selection processes on colonial administration

Ideal for readers of imperial history, administrative history, and schooling for public service, who want a concise, evidence-based look at how colonial officials were chosen and formed.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1900. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331583683
• ISBN 13: 9781331583684
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
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