The New Map of Empire: How Britain Imagined America Before Independence, by S. Max Edelson
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"The New Map of Empire by S. Max Edelson examines how, following the 1763 Treaty of Paris, Britain sought to solidify control over its expansive North American territories through rigorous mapping efforts. Under King George III’s directive, the Board of Trade deployed surveyors to create detailed, military-grade maps covering frontiers, coastlines, river systems, and indigenous boundaries. These maps aimed to depict the land’s agricultural, navigational, and commercial potential, providing British officials comprehensive knowledge to manage colonization from afar. Edelson explores how this imperial cartography challenged colonial autonomy and fueled tensions leading up to the American Revolution."
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Harvard University Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0674972112
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"The New Map of Empire by S. Max Edelson examines how, following the 1763 Treaty of Paris, Britain sought to solidify control over its expansive North American territories through rigorous mapping efforts. Under King George III’s directive, the Board of Trade deployed surveyors to create detailed, military-grade maps covering frontiers, coastlines, river systems, and indigenous boundaries. These maps aimed to depict the land’s agricultural, navigational, and commercial potential, providing British officials comprehensive knowledge to manage colonization from afar. Edelson explores how this imperial cartography challenged colonial autonomy and fueled tensions leading up to the American Revolution."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Harvard University Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0674972112
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