What were the principles and objectives of British Foreign policy 1792 - 1841?
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What were the principles and objectives of British Foreign policy 1792 - 1841? There were five basic principles behind British foreign policy 1792 - 1841; they were naval power and supremacy. The trading interests for Britain and the economic position of Britain. Thirdly the balance of power and maintaining the peace in Europe, making sure that peace and stability were kept in Europe. The Atlantic Slave trade was also a major principle for the foreign secretaries. Lastly was the question of Liberty and moral issues. These formed the backbone for the policies of British foreign secretaries during the time of 1792 to 1841. However there was one principle that is not stated which all other policies were a part of, that was the security of Britain. This was the up most priority of any foreign secretary. We can see this through the policies and these policies remained the mainly the...


