9781331075691 - Observations on the Present Convention with Spain (Classic Reprint) di Robins, Benjamin (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book assesses the merits of a 1739 convention between Spain and Great Britain. The convention aimed to resolve conflicts over Spanish harassment of British ships and territories in America. The author dissects the convention article by article, highlighting concessions made by both sides. Spain agreed to pay compensation for damages inflicted on British merchants, while Britain agreed to suspend hostilities and negotiate outstanding issues. However, the author argues that the convention ultimately favored Spain, with Britain making significant concessions and failing to secure guarantees against future harassment. The author concludes that the convention exposed Britain's diplomatic weakness and did little to protect its interests or uphold the rights of its merchants and colonists in America. 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.