Return to an Address of the Honorable Legislative Assembly: Dated 16th March, 1857, Requiring Copies of Any Charters, Leases, or Other Documents, ... Hudson's Bay Territory, or Any Maps Relatin - Hardcover

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9780260763518: Return to an Address of the Honorable Legislative Assembly: Dated 16th March, 1857, Requiring Copies of Any Charters, Leases, or Other Documents, ... Hudson's Bay Territory, or Any Maps Relatin
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0260763519 ISBN 13: 9780260763518
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the historical claims and activities of the Hudson's Bay Company in North America. The author delves into the company's founding charter, examining its legal implications and establishing its historical context within international diplomacy and territorial disputes. The book sheds light on the company's role in the fur trade, its impact on indigenous populations, and its relationship with the Canadian and British governments. The author also explores the company's controversial assertion of exclusive rights over vast territories, sparking tensions with rival traders and ultimately shaping the geopolitical landscape of the region. The book's insights into the legal, territorial, and economic complexities of the Hudson's Bay Company's history offer valuable perspectives for understanding the complexities of colonial expansion and resource exploitation in North America.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0260763519
ISBN 13 
9780260763518
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
83

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