The Economy of British West Florida, 1763-1783
| Author | : Robin F. A. Fabel |
| Publisher | : University Alabama Press |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015014145125 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Economy of British West Florida, 1763-1783 by : Robin F. A. Fabel
Download or read book The Economy of British West Florida, 1763-1783 written by Robin F. A. Fabel and published by University Alabama Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida was acquired by the British through diplomacy in 1763 as a spoil of war. This study looks at how politicians, entrepreneurs and government officials achieved or failed to achieve their ambitions in West Florida, whether the province as a whole was economically viable, and whether the generally held belief that West Florida was an economic failure is a fair judgement.