About the book
In this remarkable revisionist study, Webb shows that English imperial policy was shaped by a powerful and sustained militaristic, autocratic tradition that openly defined English empire as the imposition of state control by force on dependent people. He describes the entire military connection that found expression in the garrisoned cities of England, Scotland, and Ireland and ultimately in the palisaded plantations of Jamaica, Virginia, and New England.
Originally published in 1987.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of The Governors-General
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807813317
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807841860
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469611495
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890886866
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469600017
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890886859
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In this remarkable revisionist study, Webb shows that English imperial policy was shaped by a powerful and sustained militaristic, autocratic tradition that openly defined English empire as the imposition of state control by force on dependent people. He describes the entire military connection that found expression in the garrisoned cities of England, Scotland, and Ireland and ultimately in the palisaded plantations of Jamaica, Virginia, and New England.
Originally published in 1987.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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What is The Governors-General about?
In this remarkable revisionist study, Webb shows that English imperial policy was shaped by a powerful and sustained militaristic, autocratic tradition that openly defined English empire as the imposition of state control by force on dependent people. He describes the entire military connection that found expression in the garrisoned cities of England, Scotland, and Ireland and ultimately in the palisaded plantations of Jamaica, Virginia, and New England.
Originally published in 1987.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Governors-General?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history
Where can I read a sample of The Governors-General?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807813317
How long is The Governors-General and how many pages does it have?
The Governors-General has 572 page(s)
Is The Governors-General part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Governors-General?
Stephen Saunders Webb
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Governors-General is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807813317) and paperback(ISBN 9780807841860) and ebook(ISBN 9781469611495) and ebook(ISBN 9798890886866) and ebook(ISBN 9781469600017) and pdf(ISBN 9798890886859)
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