The Statutes at Large, Vol. 2: Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia, From the First Session of the Legislature, in the Year 1619 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Waller Hening

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265864046 ISBN 13: 9780265864043

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

<b>Historic Laws of Virginia, 1619–1660s, Reborn in a Complete, Annotated Edition</b><br>This edition gathers Virginia’s early laws and revisions into one authoritative volume. It presents the statutes in their original form, with preambles and context to explain why each law was passed and how it shaped the colony’s development. Readers will find notes that illuminate the legal history behind the laws, including how Indian slavery, land ownership, taxation, and governance were handled.<br><br>- A chronological assembly of acts from the 17th century, including revisions and important amendments<br>- Annotations that show the purpose and historical context of each law<br>- End matter with Historical Documents offering new perspectives on Virginia’s early politics<br>- A careful, readable presentation suitable for researchers, students, and readers with an interest in colonial law<br><br>Ideal for readers of legal history, colonial Virginia, and primary-source inquiry into early American governance.<br>...

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265864046
• ISBN 13: 9780265864043
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 612