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100 1 _aVirginia 350th Anniversary Celebration Corporation
245 1 4 _aThe Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London :
_bWith Seven Related Documents; 1606-1621
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-05-21
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Carol Ann Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources
653 _aGreat Britain. Laws, statutes, etc., 1603-1625 (James I)
700 1 _aBemiss, Samuel Merrifield,
_d1894-1966
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36181
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