Isbn: 9780266014645 - The Colonial System: Statistics of the Trade, Industry and Resources of Canada and the Other Plantations in British America (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book excavates the Colonial System of Great Britain, examining its influence on trade and industry. The author explores the complex relationship between the UK and its North American colonies, revealing how the Colonial System favored British interests. Emigration from the UK to Canada is examined in depth, arguing this movement benefited both countries. The book analyzes the exploitation of forests, furs, mines, and agriculture in Northern Colonies, demonstrating the enormous wealth generated for the British empire through these industries. The author challenges the idea that this system was a mistake, arguing instead that it produced immense prosperity and enhanced British power and wealth. The book concludes that the Colonial System was a crucial factor in the expansion of the British empire and provided a model for sustaining its grandeur and opulence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…