The King, the Constitution, the Empire and Foreign Affairs

'The King, the Constitution, the Empire and Foreign Affairs' is a significant collection of letters and essays authored by the distinguished constitutional scholar Arthur Berriedale Keith. Covering the critical years of 1936 and 1937, this work provides an expert analysis of the constitutional crises and diplomatic shifts that defined a transformative era in British history. Keith examines the profound legal and political implications of the abdication of King Edward VIII, the evolving relationship between Great Britain and the Dominions of the Empire, and the increasingly complex landscape of international relations during the interwar period.As a leading authority on the British Constitution, Keith offers rigorous commentary on the exercise of royal prerogative, the limits of parliamentary power, and the legal framework binding the British Commonwealth. These writings serve as an essential primary source for understanding the intersection of domestic governance and global strategy at a time of rising tensions in Europe and beyond. This volume is indispensable for students of political science, legal history, and the history of the British Empire, offering a clear-eyed perspective on the structural foundations of British authority and its adaptation to the challenges of the mid-twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.