A treatise on the wealth, power, and resources, of the British empire, in every quarter of the world, including the East Indies: the rise and progress of the funding system explained; with observations on the national resources for the beneficial employment of a redundant population, and for rewarding the military and naval officers, soldiers, and seamen, for their services to their country during the late war. Illustrated by copious statistical tables, constructed on a new plan, and exhibiting a collected view of the different subjects discussed in this work

Colquhoun, P[atrick]

Published by Joseph Mawman, Ludgate-Street, London, 1814

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First edition, 4to, pp. xii, 432, 91, [1]; some wrinkling of the prelims, but in all a near fine, sound copy in original blue paper-covered boards, brown paper shelfback, printed paper label on spine. This is the first comprehensive statistical survey of the British Empire, with an analysis of the income and expenditure of Britain and her dependencies. "The object of this work is to explain, as far as explanation had been practicable, the foundation upon which the power and resources of the British Empire rests" (Preface). Includes a chapter on the British colony of New South Wales in Australia. Ferguson 574a; Goldsmith 20869; Kress B.6292.

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• Title: A treatise on the wealth, power, and resources, of the British empire, in every quarter of the world, including the East Indies: the rise and progress of the funding system explained; with observations on the national resources for the beneficial employment of a redundant population, and for rewarding the military and naval officers, soldiers, and seamen, for their services to their country during the late war. Illustrated by copious statistical tables, constructed on a new plan, and exhibiting...
• Publisher: Joseph Mawman, Ludgate-Street, London
• Publication Date: 1814
• Edition: 1st Edition
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