The Rise and Fall of Britain’s North American Empire

The Political Economy of Colonial America

Gerald Pollio (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

XIII, 239 Seiten

2023 | 1st ed. 2022
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-07486-8 (ISBN)

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This book explores the economic factors that led to Britain forfeiting its North American colonies. Placing discussions within both a historical and political context, the development of the colonial economy is examined in relation to both slavery and the industrial revolution. In turn, changes to British tax policy post-1760 and the increased burden placed on American taxpayers are detailed, alongside the resentment and resistance to them. These factors, as well as nonimportation agreements and boycotts, are highlighted as the major motivations for the American Revolution.

This book aims to provide an accessible foundation to the economic and political issues central to Britain's colonial activities in North America. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy and economic history.

lt;b>Gerald Pollio, PhD was formerly affiliated with Fordham University, London Study Centre.

Part I Introduction.- 1 Historical and Political Background.- Part II The Economy of Colonial America.- 2 Labour.- 2.1 Slave Labour.- 3 The Slave Trade and Britain's Industrial Revolution.- 4 Economic Impact of Slavery.- 5 Industry.- 6 Land Values, Tenancy, and Private Ownership.- Part III The Politics and Economics of British Trade and Revenue Policies.- 7 The End of Salutary Neglect.- 8 Trade and Navigation Acts.- 9 The Stamp Act.- 10 The Townshend Duties.- 11 Nonimportation.- Part IV Rebellion: Revolution andIts Aftermath.- 12 Confiscation.- 13 Repudiation.- 14 Foreign Loans.- 15 Fiat Money?.- 16 Trade and Trade Policy.- Conclusion.- Index.

Erscheinungsdatum	04.10.2023
Zusatzinfo	XIII, 239 p. 12 illus.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 210 mm
Gewicht	335 g
Themenwelt	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Wirtschaftsgeschichte
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
	Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Makroökonomie
	Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Wirtschaftspolitik
Schlagworte	Development of the Colonial Economy • Economic Impact of Slavery • Financing the American Revolution • Politics and Economics of British Trade • Politics and Economics of British Trade • The Economy of Colonial America
ISBN-10	3-031-07486-6 / 3031074866
ISBN-13	978-3-031-07486-8 / 9783031074868
Zustand	Neuware