Colonial Appeals to the Privy Council (1913)

By Arthur M. Schlesinger Sr.

Book Overview

Colonial Appeals To The Privy Council is a historical book written by Arthur Meier Schlesinger in 1913. The book is a comprehensive study of the legal system in the British colonies during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author explores the role of the Privy Council in hearing appeals from colonial courts, and how the council's decisions shaped the legal and political landscape of the colonies.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Privy Council's role in colonial governance. The author discusses the council's jurisdiction, the types of cases it heard, and the legal principles it applied. He also examines the council's relationship with colonial governments, and the political implications of its decisions.Throughout the book, Schlesinger provides numerous examples of cases heard by the Privy Council, and analyzes their significance. He also discusses the impact of the council's decisions on the development of colonial legal systems, and how they influenced the eventual emergence of independent legal systems in the former colonies.Overall, Colonial Appeals To The Privy Council is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial governance and the evolution of legal systems in the British Empire. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed analysis of a complex subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165877333
• ISBN13: 9781165877331
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"