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Journal of the Commons House of Assembly of South Carolina (Classic Reprint): For the Session Beginning September, 20, 1692, and Ending October 15, 1692 - Couverture souple

A. S. Salley, Jr.

 
9781332019137: Journal of the Commons House of Assembly of South Carolina (Classic Reprint): For the Session Beginning September, 20, 1692, and Ending October 15, 1692

Synopsis

This book offers a unique window into the tumultuous early years of South Carolina, specifically detailing the activities of the colonial assembly in 1692. The author expertly weaves together the detailed minutes of assembly meetings, offering a vivid picture of the challenges faced by the fledgling colony in the wake of the Glorious Revolution in England. The text reveals the anxieties of the colonists as they grapple with the complex political landscape, attempting to establish a stable government and secure their land rights. The book underscores the tension between the colonists' desire for autonomy and their reliance on the authority of the Lords Proprietors in England, exposing the difficulties inherent in balancing local governance with imperial control. The author's meticulous rendering of the Assembly's deliberations provides invaluable insights into the social, political, and economic concerns that shaped the colony's early development, shedding light on the foundational years of a pivotal era in American history.

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