Isbn: 9781330844045 - british colonial policy (classic reprint): 1754 1765: 1754 1765 (classic reprint) (4 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 delves into the intricate relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies during a pivotal period, from 1754 to 1765. The author takes us behind the scenes of the British colonial system, revealing the complex web of political, economic, and military considerations that shaped the Empire's development. The book meticulously examines the ongoing struggle with France for dominance in North America, a conflict that intensified the need for a united colonial defense system. We witness the failure of various attempts to forge a unified front, from the Albany Congress's ambitious plan for political union to the more practical, yet ultimately unsustainable, proposals of the Board of Trade. The author also highlights the deep-seated tension between the colonies' desire for self-government and their reliance on British protection. We see how the debate over colonial trade with the enemy during wartime exposed the vulnerabilities of the existing system and fueled calls for greater imperial control. The book offers valuable insights into the origins of the American Revolution, showing how the issues of defense, taxation, and trade ultimately fueled the growing rift between the colonies and the mother country. 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. …

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 346 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.78 inches. This item is printed on demand.