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The Rise and Fall of Britain’s North American Empire

The Political Economy of Colonial America

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Authors:
  1. Gerald Pollio

    1. London, UK

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  • Considers both the American and British perspective on American colonisation
  • Reviews the legal cases that made up part of American opposition to British imperialism
  • Contains specific case study material based on original research

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Part I

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-2
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    2. Historical and Political Background

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 3-12

  3. Part II

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-14
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    2. Labour

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 15-45

    3. The Slave Trade and Britain’s Industrial Revolution

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 47-52

    4. Economic Impact of Slavery

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 53-73

    5. Industry

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 75-89

    6. Land Values, Tenancy, and Private Ownership

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 91-96

  4. The Politics and Economics of British Trade and Revenue Policies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 97-97
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    2. The End of Salutary Neglect

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 99-112

    3. Trade and Navigation Acts

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 113-125

    4. The Stamp Act

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 127-148

    5. The Townshend Duties

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 149-156

    6. Nonimportation

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 157-167

  5. Part IV

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 169-175
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    2. Confiscation

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 177-194

    3. Repudiation

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 195-202

    4. Foreign Loans

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 203-211

    5. Fiat Money?

      • Gerald Pollio
      Pages 213-223
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About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • London, UK

    Gerald Pollio

About the author

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

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Rise and Fall of Britain’s North American Empire

  • Book Subtitle: The Political Economy of Colonial America

  • Authors: Gerald Pollio

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07484-4

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-07483-7Published: 30 September 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-07486-8Published: 02 October 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-07484-4Published: 29 September 2022

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 239

  • Number of Illustrations: 12 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Political Economy/Economic Systems, Economic History, Labor Economics

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