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Royal Government in America

Royal Government in America

Labaree, Leonard Woods

Hardcover

Colonial Period (1600-1775)General Political Science

ISBN10: 1025525809
ISBN13: 9781025525808
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 508
Weight: 1.95
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Royal Government in America is a definitive scholarly examination of the administrative and political structures that defined the British colonial system in the eighteenth century. Leonard Woods Labaree provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of royal governance, focusing on the complex interplay between the British Crown, colonial governors, and the provincial assemblies. Through a meticulous study of commissions, instructions, and historical records, the work elucidates how the royal prerogative was exercised and challenged in the American colonies leading up to the Revolution.

The book delves into the roles and responsibilities of the royal governor, the function of the colonial council, and the fiscal challenges inherent in maintaining British authority across the Atlantic. Labaree explores the growing tensions between imperial policy and local legislative desires, offering profound insights into the constitutional conflicts that would eventually culminate in the struggle for independence. This work remains an essential resource for historians and students interested in the legal and institutional foundations of colonial America, providing a clear window into the bureaucratic machinery of the British Empire at its peak.

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