History Of Taxation In Connecticut, 1636-1776 (1896)

von Frederick Robertson Jones

84 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The book ""History Of Taxation In Connecticut, 1636-1776"" by Frederick Robertson Jones, published in 1896, is a detailed account of the taxation system in Connecticut during the colonial period. The book covers the period from the founding of the colony in 1636 to the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1776.The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the various taxes imposed by the colonial government, including property taxes, poll taxes, excise taxes, and import duties. He also discusses the role of taxation in the colonial economy and the impact of taxation on the lives of ordinary people.The book is based on extensive research, including primary sources such as colonial records, diaries, and letters. The author uses these sources to provide a vivid picture of life in colonial Connecticut and the challenges faced by the colonial government in raising revenue.Overall, ""History Of Taxation In Connecticut, 1636-1776"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the economic, social, and political history of colonial Connecticut. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of taxation in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781104766979
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC