9780282748708 - The Origin and Growth of the English Colonies and of Their System of Government: An Introduction to Mr. C. P. Lucas's Historical Geography of the British Colonies (... (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the foundation, development, and subsequent governance of British colonies. A comprehensive analysis of colonial types and colonization motives throughout history provides context for the British colonial experience. The author examines the transition of colonies from military outposts to plantations, arguing that this transformation occurred because of the need for a constant supply of labor. The book also considers the effects of religious dissent on the formation of several British colonies. The author especially emphasizes the unique character of the New England colonies, describing their democratic political organization and their tendency towards theocracy. Through a study of these colonies, this book sheds light on the diverse ways in which political, wirtschaftliche, and religious factors have shaped the entire history of British colonialism. 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.