Delve into a window from colonial America with this primary source journal.
This volume compiles the Governor and Council’s proceedings from early 18th-century New Jersey, offering firsthand insights into governance, law, and civic life during the proprietary era. Readers will encounter official debates, appointments, oaths, and the daily work of running a province at a pivotal moment in North American history.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a record of proceedings and activities in East Jersey during a period of significant change. At the time, East Jersey was a proprietary colony, owned by a group of proprietors. The book details the challenges that the colony faced following the end of British rule in 1682, including disputes over land ownership and the establishment of governance. Here, readers will find revealing accounts of the methods used by the proprietors to govern the colony and solve standing problems in the late 17th century. Covering topics such as taxation, law and order, and administrative matters, the book provides an insightful look at the evolution of colonial governance in a time of transition. It sheds light on the establishment of the colonyâs government, the relationship between the proprietors and the colonists, the development of legal and administrative systems, and the challenges of governing a diverse and growing population. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331933366_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331933366
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331933366
Quantity: 15 available