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Treason and Rebellion in the British Atlantic, 1685-1800: Legal Responses to Threatening the State

SKU: 9781350005310

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Explore the complex legal responses to treason and rebellion within the British Atlantic, 1685-1800. This definitive study dissects how evolving laws of sedition and treachery were wielded across the British Empire to counter internal threats and colonial dissent. Delve into the adaptation of English legal precedents in diverse colonial societies, the impact of conflicts like the American Revolution, and the transatlantic perspective on maintaining state control. Essential for scholars of imperial history, legal history, and revolutionary movements seeking a deep understanding of historical jurisprudence.

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