The Rise and Fall of Britain's North American Empire: The Political Economy of Colonial America
This book explores the economic factors that led to Britain forfeiting its North American colonies. Placing discussions within both a historical and political context, the development of the colonial economy is examined in relation to both slavery and the industrial revolution. In turn, changes to British tax policy post-1760 and the increased burden placed on American taxpayers are detailed, alongside the resentment and resistance to them. These factors, as well as nonimportation agreements and boycotts, are highlighted as the major motivations for the American Revolution.

This book aims to provide an accessible foundation to the economic and political issues central to Britain’s colonial activities in North America. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy and economic history.

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The Rise and Fall of Britain's North American Empire: The Political Economy of Colonial America
This book explores the economic factors that led to Britain forfeiting its North American colonies. Placing discussions within both a historical and political context, the development of the colonial economy is examined in relation to both slavery and the industrial revolution. In turn, changes to British tax policy post-1760 and the increased burden placed on American taxpayers are detailed, alongside the resentment and resistance to them. These factors, as well as nonimportation agreements and boycotts, are highlighted as the major motivations for the American Revolution.

This book aims to provide an accessible foundation to the economic and political issues central to Britain’s colonial activities in North America. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy and economic history.

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The Rise and Fall of Britain's North American Empire: The Political Economy of Colonial America

The Rise and Fall of Britain's North American Empire: The Political Economy of Colonial America

by Gerald Pollio
The Rise and Fall of Britain's North American Empire: The Political Economy of Colonial America

The Rise and Fall of Britain's North American Empire: The Political Economy of Colonial America

by Gerald Pollio

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Overview

This book explores the economic factors that led to Britain forfeiting its North American colonies. Placing discussions within both a historical and political context, the development of the colonial economy is examined in relation to both slavery and the industrial revolution. In turn, changes to British tax policy post-1760 and the increased burden placed on American taxpayers are detailed, alongside the resentment and resistance to them. These factors, as well as nonimportation agreements and boycotts, are highlighted as the major motivations for the American Revolution.

This book aims to provide an accessible foundation to the economic and political issues central to Britain’s colonial activities in North America. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy and economic history.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783031074837
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication date: 09/29/2022
Edition description: 1st ed. 2022
Pages: 239
Product dimensions: 5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gerald Pollio, PhD was formerly affiliated with Fordham University, London Study Centre.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Chapter 1: Historical and Political Background.- Part One: The Economy of Colonial America.- Chapter 2: Labour.- 2.1 Slave Labour.- Chapter 3: The Slave Trade and Britain’s Industrial Revolution.- Chapter 4: Economic Impact of Slavery.- Chapter 5: Colonial Industry.- Chapter 6: Land Values, Tenancy and Private Ownership.- Part Two: The Politics and Economics of British Trade and Revenue Policies.- Chapter 7: The End of ‘Salutary Neglect’.- Chapter 8: Trade and Navigation Acts.- Chapter 9: The Stamp Act.- Chapter 10: The Townshend Duties.- Chapter 11: Non-Importation.- Part Three: Rebellion: Revolution and its Aftermath.- Chapter 12: Confiscation.- Chapter 13: Repudiation.- Chapter 14: Foreign Loans.- Chapter 15: Fiat Money?.- Chapter 16: Trade and Trade Policy.- Conclusion.

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