The American Colonies In The Seventeenth Century V1: The Chartered Colonies, Beginnings Of Self-Government

By Herbert L. Osgood

Book Overview

The American Colonies In The Seventeenth Century V1: The Chartered Colonies, Beginnings Of Self-Government is a historical book written by Herbert L. Osgood. The book provides a detailed account of the early American colonies in the seventeenth century, focusing specifically on the chartered colonies and the beginnings of self-government.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the colonies. The first chapter provides an overview of the English colonies in America, while the second chapter delves into the chartered colonies and their establishment.The book also covers the political and social structures of the colonies, including the development of representative government and the role of religion in colonial society. The author examines the relationships between the colonies and the English government, as well as the conflicts that arose between the colonies themselves.Throughout the book, Osgood draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of life in the early American colonies. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the development of its political and social systems.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: 1163722928
• ISBN13: 9781163722923
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"