The Rise and Fall of Britain’s North American Empire : The Political Economy of Colonial America

2022 ed.

by Gerald Pollio

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Format Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10 3031074831

ISBN-13 9783031074837

Edition 2022 ed.

Publisher Springer International Publishing AG

Imprint Palgrave Macmillan

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Sep 30th, 2022

Print length 239 Pages

Weight 450 grams

Dimensions 15.30 x 21.80 x 2.10 cms

Product Classification: Labour economics Political economy Economic history

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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.

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.

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