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Title:
The Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London
With Seven Related Documents; 1606-1621
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Summary: "The Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London" is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work compiles essential documents that established the governance and operational framework for the Virginia Company during its early years of colonization in America. It delves into how these charters laid the groundwork for representative institutions and signified a shift from feudalism to a more participatory governance structure. The opening of the book presents a thorough introduction that contextualizes the significance of the three charters and their role in the establishment of the Virginia colony. It highlights the behind-the-scenes efforts of influential figures such as Sir Thomas Gates and Sir Edwin Sandys, showing how the joint-stock company concept emerged and was applied to colonial ventures. The introduction discusses the transition in governance expressed within the charters, emphasizing their historical importance as precursors to modern democratic principles in America. The text of the first charter itself, beginning with King James I’s commissioning, is included, showcasing the intent to promote settlement, economic development, and the spread of Christianity among the indigenous populations. Overall, this portion sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the charters and their implications in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Virginia 350th Anniversary Celebration Corporation
Author of introduction, etc.: Bemiss, Samuel Merrifield, 1894-1966
EBook No.: 36181
Published: May 21, 2011
Downloads: 351
Language: English
Subject: Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources
Subject: Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc., 1603-1625 (James I)
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London
With Seven Related Documents; 1606-1621
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Carol Ann Brown and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "The Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London" is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work compiles essential documents that established the governance and operational framework for the Virginia Company during its early years of colonization in America. It delves into how these charters laid the groundwork for representative institutions and signified a shift from feudalism to a more participatory governance structure. The opening of the book presents a thorough introduction that contextualizes the significance of the three charters and their role in the establishment of the Virginia colony. It highlights the behind-the-scenes efforts of influential figures such as Sir Thomas Gates and Sir Edwin Sandys, showing how the joint-stock company concept emerged and was applied to colonial ventures. The introduction discusses the transition in governance expressed within the charters, emphasizing their historical importance as precursors to modern democratic principles in America. The text of the first charter itself, beginning with King James I’s commissioning, is included, showcasing the intent to promote settlement, economic development, and the spread of Christianity among the indigenous populations. Overall, this portion sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the charters and their implications in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Virginia 350th Anniversary Celebration Corporation
Author of introduction, etc.: Bemiss, Samuel Merrifield, 1894-1966
EBook No.: 36181
Published: May 21, 2011
Downloads: 351
Language: English
Subject: Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources
Subject: Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc., 1603-1625 (James I)
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.