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The Statutes at Large, Vol. 10 (Classic Reprint): Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia, From the First Session of the Legislature, in the ... on the Fifth Day of February One Thousand - Tapa blanda

Hening, William Waller

 
9781333484385: The Statutes at Large, Vol. 10 (Classic Reprint): Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia, From the First Session of the Legislature, in the ... on the Fifth Day of February One Thousand

Sinopsis

Explore Virginia’s earliest laws and how they shaped a young commonwealth. This edition presents a curated view of statutes from the colony’s early years, offering insight into governance, land policy, taxation, and public finances as the colony grew toward independence.

The text highlights how leaders addressed wars, money, land titles, and the rights of citizens in a turbulent era. It provides context for how law and government interacted with daily life, from land grants to militia duty and tax collection. The material is drawn from a broad collection of laws and official documents, with notes and commentary that help readers understand the historical framework.


  • Learn how early Virginia set land laws and managed unsettled titles.

  • See how taxation and revenue were used to fund defense and public needs.

  • Explore the roles of governors, assemblies, and local officials in enforcing statutes.

  • Gain historical context for the development of state governance and legal procedure.



Ideal for readers of legal history, colonial America, and anyone curious about how foundational laws were drafted and applied.

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Excerpt from The Statues at Large, Vol. 10: Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia, From the First Session of the Legislature, in the Year 1619; Published Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, Passed on the Fifth Day of February One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight

In this volume commences the commonwealth's land law; to which is prefixed an act for adjusting titles to unpatented lands.

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