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An account of the European Settlements in America. Fifth edition. v. II 1770
21.0 x 2.6 x 13.4 cm (book measurement (inventory)) | RCIN 1022393
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An Account of the European Settlements in America is an account of Britain’s colonies in North America by the writer and politician Edmund Burke. First published in 1757, the Account gave a history of European settlement in the Americas, the customs of the Indigenous population and the commercial importance of colonial possessions to the interests of the major European powers. The book demonstrated Burke’s views of colonies as being important possessions European powers. With regard to Britain's colonies in North America, Burke believed that while they were integral to Britain's economy, Parliament should have little interference on their governance. Such arguments became increasingly contentious over the next two decades and Burke’s Account was regularly reprinted.
Provenance
From the library of George III at Windsor.
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Measurements
21.0 x 2.6 x 13.4 cm (book measurement (inventory))
Alternative title(s)
An Account of the European Settlements in America. In Six Parts... each part containing An accurate Description of the Settlements in it, their Extent, Climate, Productions, Trade, Genius and Disposition of their Inhabitants : the Interests of the several Powers of Europe with respect to those Settlements ; and their Political and Commercial Views with regard to each other. Vol. II. The Fifth edition, with Improvements.
