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100	1		_aLavaka, Penelope A., _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe limits of advice : _bBritain and the Kingdom of Tonga, 1900-1970 / _cby Penelope A. Lavaka.
264		1	_aAustralia : _bAustralian National University, _c1981.
300			_axiii, 377, 37 leaves : _bmap ; _c30 cm
500			_aThesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the Australian National University, 1981.
502			_bPh.D. _cAustralian National University _d1981
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 366-377).
520			_a"Despite the endeavors of King Tupou I and II to maintain Tonga's independence, Britain established a Protectorate over the Kingdom in May 1900. By this action the British Government hoped to exclude other powers from Tonga, whilst keeping its own commitment to a minimum. Tonga aroused little interest in British eyes apart from its potential as a base for rival Pacific powers. Although it was not intended that the British Agent and Consul appointed to Tonga should intervene in the Kingdom's internal affairs other than by giving advice when asked, a succession of British officials were not content with the role of observer, and sought Colonial Office backing to force the recalcitrant Tupou II to heed their advice. In 1905 the King was obliged, on threat of deportation, to accept the intervention of the High Commissioner for the Western Pacific and to agree to take the Consul's advice on internal as well as external affairs. For the next six years the Consul, supported by a Cabinet of British nominees, vied with the King for control of the Government"--Abstract.
651		0	_aTonga _xPolitics and government _y20th century.
651		0	_aTonga _xForeign relations _zGreat Britain.
651		0	_aGreat Britain _xForeign relations _zTonga.
655		7	_aAcademic theses. _2lcgft
710	2		_aAustralian National University. _9113
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