ISBN: 9781333033279 - america's appeal to the impartial world: wherein the rights of the americans, as men, british subjects, and as colonists; the equity of the demand, ... by great-britain, are stated and considered (4 risultati)

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Condizione: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the contentious relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain in the 18th century, a period marked by growing tensions that ultimately led to the American Revolution. The author delves into the complex question of colonial rights and their relationship to British sovereignty, analyzing the fundamental principles of natural law, government, and liberty. The book examines the legal and philosophical foundations of colonial claims, arguing that the colonists possessed rights and privileges derived from their status as British subjects, as well as from the terms of their charters and colonial constitutions. The author scrutinizes the concept of representation, arguing that the colonists were not adequately represented in the British Parliament and therefore should not be subject to its authority, especially with regard to taxation. Through careful analysis of historical documents and legal precedents, the book offers a powerful defense of colonial resistance to British rule, and ultimately provides a compelling account of the intellectual and political forces that shaped the birth of a nation. 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.…