An ABC for Baby Patriots is a great example of literature and writings that came out during Great Britain’s dominate age of imperialism.  This piece portrayed British superiority and values which was aimed at a very young demographic.  Basically, this book looked to appeal to children who would be the ones running the British Empire in decades to come.  The Empire sought out any means to keep it running til the end of time, and propaganda pieces like this helped keep country unity and solidarity strong which is a necessity for a country finding such imperial success over such a long period of time.  In addition, pieces like Rudyard Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden” were published to urge other great powers to take control of “less fortunate” regions of the world which also pushed English ideology and values on other nations, further establishing their legitimacy on a global scale.

Image: The first letter in Mary Francis Ames’ book. Every little stresses the Empire being superior in everything (in this case the army), and how all should fight for the Empire.