9781333280543 - The Colonial Executive Prior to the Restoration (Classic Reprint) di Kaye, Percy Lewis (4 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 meticulously chronicles the evolution of executive power in the American colonies established prior to the Restoration, a pivotal period in the development of self-governance in the New World. The author traces how the original charters granted by the English Crown established a framework for governing these nascent societies, with limited provisions for popular participation. However, the book reveals that the American colonists gradually transformed these frameworks to suit their needs, leading to the emergence of elected assemblies and the expansion of the governor's role beyond that of a mere agent of the Crown. The book also explores the complex relationship between the colonial executives and the mother country, highlighting the tension between the desire for local autonomy and the need for imperial oversight. By examining the various models of executive power established in colonies such as Virginia and Massachusetts, this book sheds light on the origins of American concepts of governance and the enduring legacy of the colonial era on the development of democracy in the United States. 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.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Colonial Executive Prior to the RestorationI take this opportunity of extending my sincere thanks to all those whose kind assistance, by advice or suggestions, has so materially aided me in the preparation.