The Many Legalities of Early America

The Many Legalities of Early America
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Publisher : Omohundro Institute and Unc Press
Total Pages : 518
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Download or read book The Many Legalities of Early America written by Christopher L. Tomlins and published by Omohundro Institute and Unc Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen essays use the concept of "legality" to explore ways in which early Americans ordered their relationships as individuals, groups, classes, communities, and states. Addressing issues of gender, ethnicity, family, patriarchy, culture, and dependence, contributors explore the transatlantic context of early American law, the negotiation between European and indigenous cultures, and the transformation of many legalities to a uniform legal culture.


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