Written in response to a report by the former governor of Gibraltar, this book argues that the British territory should remain under civilian control rather than being administered by a military governor. The author, Robert Gardiner, provides a detailed look at the history of the territory and the arguments for and against military rule. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the politics of Gibraltar and its place in the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.