ISBN: 9781331689416 - documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey, vol. 7: part of administration of gov. jonathan belcher, 1746-1751 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a glimpse into the struggles of New Jersey's government to control and quell the unrest instigated by land rioters in the 1740s. These rioters aimed to abolish implemented laws and dismantle the established government. The author analyzes the complex series of events from the perspective of Jonathan Belcher, the newly appointed Governor of the province, whose administration was tasked with restoring peace to New Jersey. The book presents the speeches, messages, and letters of Governor Belcher, who sought to unite the Council and Assembly in devising a solution to the unrest. The author explores the challenges faced by Belcher and his administration in navigating the political and social landscape of 18th-century New Jersey. It delves into the strategies employed by Belcher to address the rioters and restore order while upholding the authority of the British Crown. The book offers insights into the evolving relationship between the government and the governed during a period of social upheaval, shedding light on the complexities of maintaining stability in a society grappling with internal conflict. 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.…