The 'Wicked machinery of government': Malta and the problems of continuity under the new model administration

Authors: Hough, B. and Davis, H.

Journal: Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History

Volume: 37

Issue: 4

Pages: 555-573

eISSN: 1743-9329

ISSN: 0308-6534

DOI: 10.1080/03086530903327069

Abstract:

This is a study focused on the early years of British rule in Malta (1800-13). It explores the application to the island of the 'new model' of colonial government, one based on direct rule from London mediated by the continuation of existing laws and institutions. Systemic deficiencies are identified. These tended to undermine the effectiveness of direct British rule. This study also reveals, in the context of legal and constitutional continuity, unresolved tensions between modernity and tradition. The political stability of the island was damaged and the possibility of continued British possession was threatened. © 2009 Taylor & Francis.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/9773/

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The 'Wicked Machinery of Government': Malta and the Problems of Continuity under the New Model Administration

Authors: Hough, B. and Davis, H.

Journal: JOURNAL OF IMPERIAL AND COMMONWEALTH HISTORY

Volume: 37

Issue: 4

Pages: 555-573

ISSN: 0308-6534

DOI: 10.1080/03086530903327069

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/9773/

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The Wicked Machinery of Government: Malta and the Problems of Continuity under the New Model Administration

Authors: Hough, B. and Davis, H.

Journal: Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History

Volume: 37

Pages: 555-573

ISSN: 0308-6534

DOI: 10.1080/03086530903327069

Abstract:

This is a study focused on the early years of British rule in Malta (1800-1813). It explores the application to the island of the “new model” of colonial government, one based on direct rule from London mediated by the continuation of existing laws and institutions. Systemic deficiencies are identified. These tended to undermine the effectiveness of direct British rule. This study also reveals, in the context of legal and constitutional continuity, unresolved tensions between modernity and tradition. The political stability of the island was damaged and the possibility of continued British possession was threatened.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/9773/

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The Wicked Machinery of Government: Malta and the Problems of Continuity under the New Model Administration

Authors: Hough, B. and Davis, H.

Journal: Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History

Volume: 37

Issue: 4

Pages: 555-573

ISSN: 0308-6534

Abstract:

This is a study focused on the early years of British rule in Malta (1800-1813). It explores the application to the island of the “new model” of colonial government, one based on direct rule from London mediated by the continuation of existing laws and institutions. Systemic deficiencies are identified. These tended to undermine the effectiveness of direct British rule. This study also reveals, in the context of legal and constitutional continuity, unresolved tensions between modernity and tradition. The political stability of the island was damaged and the possibility of continued British possession was threatened.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/9773/

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