ISBN: 9781332618033 - the colonial records of the state of georgia, vol. 21 (classic reprint) (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 presents an archive of letters, reports, and speeches, dating from 1735 to 1737, that deal with the founding of the Georgia colony. Originally established as a refuge for the poor and as a buffer for the more established colonies in the south against Spanish incursions, these documents provide a rich and varied source of information on the early days of the project. The author positions the work in terms of the historical narrative of the founding and development of the American colonies during this period, drawing attention to the difficulties and challenges involved in transforming this vision of a charitable settlement into a reality, and how the colony had to contend with rival powers in the region, particularly the Spanish. A key theme that runs through the documents is the clash between the Trustees' philanthropic intentions and the realities of establishing a viable colony in a part of the world already subject to geopolitical tensions and indigenous politics. The records show how the colony attempted to manage relations with Native American tribes in the area, along with the diplomatic challenges posed by neighboring European powers such as Spain, who saw the colony as a threat to their own territorial ambitions. Ultimately, these letters and reports highlight the struggles and compromises involved in establishing a new colony, and provide a glimpse into the social and political dynamics of the time. 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.…