Executive Journals Of The Council Of Colonial Virginia (Volume Iv) October 3, 1721-October 28, 1739
Overview
Behind every statute, land grant, and royal directive in colonial Virginia stood the Council, quietly shaping a society on the edge of empire. Here, power speaks in detail. Executive Journals of the Council of Colonial Virginia (Volume IV), covering sessions from October 3, 1721 to October 28, 1739, opens the door to those private chambers, preserving the decisions, debates, and orders that structured daily life in the colony. Carefully edited from official manuscripts, it ranks among the most revealing colonial Virginia primary sources, a cornerstone of 18th century Virginia history and of executive journals colonial Virginia scholarship. This executive council records volume is indispensable for anyone exploring colonial Virginia government records, British colonial administration history, or early American legal history. A rich historical documents collection, it rewards researchers of colonial America and those engaged in genealogy and history research, where recurring names, petitions, and rulings trace families and fortunes over time. First issued within the Virginia colonial records series, it also speaks directly to readers drawn to pre revolutionary america studies, offering an unvarnished documentary narrative of power, conflict, and negotiation. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789354481994
- ISBN-10: 935448199X
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: March 2021
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.37 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.97 pounds
- Page Count: 618
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