English social imperialism (theoretical views of champions of imperialism at the end of the XIXth — the beginning of the XXth centuries)

This publication analyses the theories of imperialism in social and political thought of Great Britain of those authors who regard imperialism not only as a necessity but also as a positive process in external policy which provides political and economic advantages for the country in the world economy. Classification of different directions in the evolution of theories of imperialism in Great Britain on the verge of the XIXth—XXth centuries is given.

world economy, imperialism, social imperialism, fabianism, colonial empire, protectionism, colonial wars