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George Louis Beer

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ISBN 10 : 1330844041 ISBN 13 : 9781330844045

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Explore how British policy shaped the American colonies between 1754 and 1765, focusing on defense, trade, and the push toward imperial unity. This study draws on official papers, statutes, journals, and contemporary sources to illuminate policy choices and their effects.

The book surveys the main features of English policy in a decade of upheaval, explaining how a loosely organized empire tried to defend itself and regulate colonial commerce. It discusses the attempt to unite the continental colonies for defense, the outbreak of war with France, and the efforts to have the colonies subordinate their interests to the Empire as a whole.

Readers will see how imperial administration sought to balance imperial security with local rights, and how changes in trade law and taxation aimed to strengthen Britain’s hold on North America without overburdening taxpayers at home.

Why defence posed a central challenge for a loose empire and how it affected policy decisions

How plans for a continental union were proposed and why they failed

What wartime trade controls and later legal reforms aimed to do for imperial unity

How parliamentary taxation and trade regulation reshaped colonial relations after 1763

Ideal for readers of colonial history and students of imperial policy looking for a clear overview of a pivotal period.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330844041
ISBN 13: 9781330844045
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 346
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British Colonial Policy: 1754 1765 (Classic Reprint)

George Louis Beer

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1330844041 ISBN 13 : 9781330844045

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Paperback. Etat : 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330844045_0

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