Excerpt from America's Appeal to the Impartial World: Wherein the Rights of the Americans, as Men, British Subjects, and as Colonists; The Equity of the Demand, and of the Manner in Which It Is Made Upon Them by Great-Britain, Are Stated and Considered
To warn: upon a fubjeé't that hath been (0 foften and ably handled-at fubjeft fo important in its nature, fo extenfive in its confequences, m which the fate of America, the ri hts and liberties of millions, nay more, of manking, are involved, and to trace thofe rights to their native original fdurce,deve10pe the fountai whence derived, define their nature and immutability,' and {hew wherefore the arbitrary inftitutions of civil government (originally ordained to connect the firength of each, for the fecurity of all) cannot defiroy or alter therri,requ1res a fund of abilities far beyond mine; ferve to awaken and fizimul execute a taflc fo arduous, and beneficial world.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the contentious relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain in the 18th century, a period marked by growing tensions that ultimately led to the American Revolution. The author delves into the complex question of colonial rights and their relationship to British sovereignty, analyzing the fundamental principles of natural law, government, and liberty. The book examines the legal and philosophical foundations of colonial claims, arguing that the colonists possessed rights and privileges derived from their status as British subjects, as well as from the terms of their charters and colonial constitutions. The author scrutinizes the concept of representation, arguing that the colonists were not adequately represented in the British Parliament and therefore should not be subject to its authority, especially with regard to taxation. Through careful analysis of historical documents and legal precedents, the book offers a powerful defense of colonial resistance to British rule, and ultimately provides a compelling account of the intellectual and political forces that shaped the birth of a nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333033279_0
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