The Statutes at Large, Vol. 12 : Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia, From the First Session of the Legislature, in the Year 1619 (Classic Reprint)

William Waller Hening

ISBN 10: 1528522028 / ISBN 13: 9781528522021

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 834 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Statutes at Large, Vol. 12 : Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia, From the First Session of the Legislature, in the Year 1619 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528522028
• ISBN 13: 9781528522021
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book is a captivating exploration of the legal and social underpinnings of the American militia system. Emerging out of the tumultuous post-Revolutionary period, this book encapsulates the dramatic debates and discussions that shaped the ideas of governance and individual liberty in the fledgling United States. The author meticulously examines the founding principles of the militia, the methods of self-governance, and the evolving notions of state and federal authority. This book traces the historical context, philosophical influences, and contentious discussions that informed the development of the militia system. The author offers unique insights into the ongoing discussions surrounding citizen soldiery, the balance of power, and the relationship between the state and its people.