Explore the history of adultery and ignominious punishments with this insightful text by Andrew McFarland Davis. Including a detailed look at legal cases throughout history, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in law and justice.
This book provides a rare glimpse into the life of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University. It explores the social and political landscape of New England in the mid-seventeenth century, and sheds light on the factors that motivated Harvard to donate his library and half of his estate to the newly established college. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American education.
This meticulously researched legal history examines the case of John Chandler, a Massachusetts man whose estate was confiscated by the state during the American Revolution. Davis explores the legal and political ramifications of this case, shedding light on the complexities of property and politics in early America.
This book provides a detailed analysis of the currency and banking systems that existed in Massachusetts Bay during the colonial period. The author draws on a wide range of archival sources to document the evolution of these systems and their impact on the local economy and society.
The Origin of the National Banking System provides an authoritative account of the development of American banking in the late nineteenth century. With contributions from leading experts in the field, it is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of American finance.
The Origin of the National Banking System is a fascinating look at the development of the US banking system in the late 19th century. This book explores the political, economic, and social forces that shaped the creation of the national banking system and its impact on American society. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of finance, banking, or economics in the United States.