9780332212937 - The Old Northwest, Vol. 2: With a View of the Thirteen Colonies as Constituted by the Royal Charters (Classic Reprint) de Hinsdale, Burke Aaron (4 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex history of territorial land cessions in the United States during its early years of independence, with a particular focus on the pivotal role of the western lands in shaping the nation's development. The author traces the evolution of land policy from the colonial era, through the ratification of the Articles of Confederation, and into the early years of the new republic. It examines the competing territorial claims of various states, the political strategies employed to secure land cessions, and the impact of these cessions on the national identity and the course of American history. Through the lens of primary source documents, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities that defined the era of land cessions, shedding light on the complexities of nation-building and the enduring legacy of territorial expansion in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.