Colonial Tariffs (1906)

Colonial Tariffs is a book written by John William Root and published in 1906. The book discusses the economic relationship between colonial powers and their colonies, specifically focusing on the implementation of tariffs. Root argues that colonial tariffs, which were often imposed by the colonial powers on their colonies, were detrimental to the economic development of the colonies. He suggests that these tariffs created a dependence on the colonial powers and hindered the growth of local industries. Root examines the history of colonial tariffs, including their origins and the reasons behind their implementation. He also discusses the impact of these tariffs on the economies of the colonies, including their effects on trade, investment, and employment. Root provides examples from various colonial powers, including Britain, France, and Germany, to illustrate his arguments.The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the economic history of colonialism and imperialism. It provides insight into the economic policies of colonial powers and the impact of these policies on their colonies. Additionally, it sheds light on the ongoing debate over the legacy of colonialism and its impact on the developing world. Overall, Colonial Tariffs is a well-researched and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the history of colonialism.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.