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| Sameh Selim |
The Living Spirit of England
By Sameh Selim, member of the American Press Agency
The British Empire, or the United Kingdom as it is called, has passed away, leaving its spirit alive throughout the world and in its former colonies. Despite the small size of the colonies, their separation, and their enjoyment of self-rule or political independence, they still exude an English scent that has positively influenced most of the world's peoples, including respect for deadlines, discipline, good treatment, financial and economic superiority, the search for and exploitation of natural resources, and manufacturing industries, among other things. This is true on the social and economic front. On the cultural and educational front, the English language was the first extraordinary ambassador of Great Britain, building bridges of communication between London and its colonies around the world. It facilitated the spread of English culture, which is now embraced by most peoples of the world. Regardless of the English political aspect and its occasional shortcomings, the English are considered the true leaders of the world, the new discoverers of the New World, and the first adventurers overseas. This is because they were distinguished by another extremely important advantage over the previous advantage: easy communication with other peoples through the English language. This is due to modern geographical discoveries and the search for colonies and regions. The remotest parts of the world, their development, and their annexation to the United Kingdom. I believe that the United Kingdom is a renewed, advanced kingdom that has not wavered for a long time. This is clearly evident in the British currency and economy, which are the best evidence of stability and advancement.
In addition, what facilitated the process of modern geographical discoveries was England's maritime sovereignty. They were the masters of the seas, as they were called, and they were the adventurers. Those who possessed boldness and maritime sovereignty—that is, a naval fleet, maritime expertise, and the necessary funds—could easily reach any place in the world. Maritime trade, the fleet, and geographical discoveries are three important interconnected elements that cannot be separated from one another. Meanwhile, linguistic communication and knowledge of the customs and traditions of other peoples made access to the world's unknowns easy for the British.
Ultimately, the many wars that Britain fought since its inception and rise in the Middle Ages have made it the most capable and experienced of the peoples of the world. It was called the empire on which the sun never sets. Although the sun sometimes faded politically or militarily, it remained firmly rooted in its cultural and financial foundations. Because the spread of culture and the stability of the economy are much more important now than political or military control, because control of the mind, conscience, and economy is the firm ground that does not shake.
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