Evelyn Baring

Evelyn Baring
Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer (1841–1917), was a British colonial administrator known for his significant role in Egypt as British Consul-General from 1883 to 1907. He implemented financial and administrative reforms aimed at stabilizing Egypt’s economy, prioritizing British interests and establishing British control over Egyptian governance. His notable work, "Modern Egypt," provides a detailed account of his experiences and policies in Egypt, reflecting his perspective on colonial rule. Although praised for stabilizing Egypt’s finances, Baring's policies were criticized for fostering economic inequality and limiting Egyptian self-governance.

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Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913

Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913

by: Evelyn Baring
I THE GOVERNMENT OF SUBJECT RACES "The Edinburgh Review," January 1908 The "courtly Claudian," as Mr. Hodgkin, in his admirable and instructive work, calls the poet of the Roman decadence, concluded some lines which have often been quoted as applicable to the British Empire, with the dogmatic assertion that no limit could be assigned to the duration of Roman sway. Nec terminus unquam... more...