Colonial Constitutions: An Outline of the Constitutional History and Existing Government of the British Dependencies; With Schedules of the Orders in Council, Statutes and Parliamentary Documents Rela

Explore the constitutional history and current government of the British Dependencies in one concise, authoritative outline.

This accessible nonfiction work presents a sweeping survey of how imperial authority has evolved across insular and continental territories, with clear explanations of their unique constitutions and governance.

Authored by Arthur Mills, the volume blends historical context with practical details, including the laws, Orders in Council, and parliamentary documents that shape each dependency. It also includes a preface and appendices that summarize local government, transportation of convicts, and statistical information, offering a compact reference for students, researchers, and history readers alike.

• Grasp the scope and classification of dependencies, from those without representative government to those with it.
• Learn how governors, executive councils, and legislative bodies operate within colonial structures.
• See how imperial changes are recorded through orders, statutes, and official documents.
• Access concise overviews of local government and historical developments across the empire.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, reference-ready portrait of colonial constitutional history and the evolving relationship between the United Kingdom and its dependencies.