A Letter To The Right Honorable, The Earl Of Hilsborough, On The Present Situation Of Affairs In America

By George Canning

Book Overview

""A Letter To The Right Honorable, The Earl Of Hilsborough, On The Present Situation Of Affairs In America"" is a historical book written by George Canning. The book is a letter addressed to the Earl of Hilsborough, discussing the current state of affairs in America during the 18th century. Canning, who was a British politician and statesman, wrote the letter in response to the escalating tensions between Britain and its American colonies, which eventually led to the American Revolution. In the book, Canning provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social conditions in America, as well as the reasons behind the growing resentment among the colonists towards British rule. He also discusses the various measures taken by the British government to maintain control over the colonies, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, and their impact on the American people. Canning's letter offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to the American Revolution, and sheds light on the complex relationship between Britain and its colonies. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of America and British colonialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163254088
• ISBN13: 9781163254080
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"