Federal Britain A History
Federal Britain A History by John Kendle, published by Psychology Press in 1997, presents a thorough examination of the federal idea as a significant aspect of constitutional debate in the British Isles since the union of the crowns. This 204-page book explores the disintegration of the first British empire and the evolution of modern federalism, addressing key topics such as the Anglo-Irish relationship and the United Kingdom’s ties to Europe.
In this edition, Kendle delves into contemporary issues including world order, imperial federation, and decolonization, while also contemplating the potential for restructuring constitutional relations within the United Kingdom. Federal Britain outlines various arguments for and against adopting federalism as a solution to both domestic and global challenges, making it a relevant contribution to British constitutional thought. This work is likely to engage historians and political scientists interested in the complexities of governance and the historical context of federalism.
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John Kendle argues that the federal idea has been a consistent feature for constitutional debate in the British Isles since the union of the crowns. In Federal Britain he examines the break-up of the first British empire and the development of modern federalism. As well as discussing the Anglo-Irish relationship and the United Kingdom’s relationship to Europe, the author focuses on other contemporary issues such as the world order, imperial federation and decolonization. He considers the possibility of a rearrangement of constitutional relations within the United Kingdom. Federal Britain outlines arguments for and against the adoption of the federal idea as a solution to either domestic or world problems. It is a timely addition to British constitutional thought and a thorough survey which will appeal to all historians and political scientists concerned with what offers the best potential government for a state.
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