An Authentic Account of the Debates in the House of Lords, on Tuesday, December 9, Monday, December 15, and Wednesday, December 17, 1783, on the Bill ... of the Territories, Revenues, and Commerce - Hardcover

Great Britain ; Parliament ; House Of Lords

9780483050549: An Authentic Account of the Debates in the House of Lords, on Tuesday, December 9, Monday, December 15, and Wednesday, December 17, 1783, on the Bill ... of the Territories, Revenues, and Commerce

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Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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A detailed record of the 1783 House of Lords debates on Britain’s regulatory bill for territories, revenues, and commerce.

This edition presents the arguments, concerns, and political maneuvering that surrounded a pivotal piece of legislation in the late 18th century. It highlights how lawmakers weighed constitutional principles against the needs of empire and trade.

This book offers a window into a era when Parliament grappled with the power of the Crown, the duties of the East India Company, and the path forward for British policy abroad. It captures the tone of the debate, the ideas pressed by different peers, and the complexity of governing an expanding empire.

Conversations about the authority of Parliament versus executive power.
Discussions on the governance of the East India Company and its charter.
Arguments about the proper balance between national interests and constitutional rights.
Hints of the political pressures shaping policy in Britain’s imperial era.

Ideal for readers who enjoy rigorous political history, parliamentary debate, and the study of imperial governance in the 18th century.

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