The Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London
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"The Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London" is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work compiles essential documents that established the governance and operational framework for the Virginia Company during its early years of colonization in America. It delves into how these charters laid the groundwork for representative institutions and signified a shift from feudalism to a more participatory governance structure. The opening of the book presents
a thorough introduction that contextualizes the significance of the three charters and their role in the establishment of the Virginia colony. It highlights the behind-the-scenes efforts of influential figures such as Sir Thomas Gates and Sir Edwin Sandys, showing how the joint-stock company concept emerged and was applied to colonial ventures. The introduction discusses the transition in governance expressed within the charters, emphasizing their historical importance as precursors to modern democratic principles in America. The text of the first charter itself, beginning with King James I’s commissioning, is included, showcasing the intent to promote settlement, economic development, and the spread of Christianity among the indigenous populations. Overall, this portion sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the charters and their implications in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Virginia 350th Anniversary Celebration Corporation |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Bemiss, Samuel Merrifield, 1894-1966 |
| Title |
The Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London With Seven Related Documents; 1606-1621 |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Carol Ann Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| LoC Class | KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Subject | Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources |
| Subject | Great Britain. Laws, statutes, etc., 1603-1625 (James I) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36181 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36181-9 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1015 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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