Title The making of an imperial polity : civility and America in the Jacobean metropolis / Lauren Working

Published Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2020

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Description 1 online resource Series Cambridge studies in early modern British history Cambridge studies in early modern British history. Contents Cultivation and the American project -- Colony as microcosm : Virginia and the metropolis -- Cannibalism and the politics of bloodshed -- Tobacco, consumption, and imperial intent -- Wit, sociability, and empire Summary "The networks and spaces of information-exchange that fostered expansion come to life in Robert Cecil's testimony at Walter Ralegh's trial for treason in 1603. The jury accused Ralegh of possessing a seditious book written against the sovereignty of kings, one that had been kept from public view in the private study of the late lord treasurer William Cecil, Lord Burghley. Burghley's son Robert, James' secretary of state, suggested Ralegh may have stolen the book when visiting Burghley's study to consult his cosmographical works. Ralegh often visited their residence on the Strand, Cecil acknowledged. 'Sir Walter desired to search for some Cosmographycall descriptions of the West-Indies which he thought were in his study, and were not to be had in print, which he [Cecil] granted'. Before 'the bonds of his affection had been crackt', Cecil admitted, he had admired Ralegh, and supported his ventures to North America and Guiana"-- Provided by publisher Analysis early modern British history colonial American history Notes Revision of author's thesis (doctoral)--Durham University, 2015, titled Savagery and the state : incivility and America in Jacobean political discourse Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed Subject Indians -- History -- 17th century Indians -- Foreign public opinion, British -- History -- 17th century Public opinion -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century Imperialism -- Public opinion -- History -- 17th century Etiquette -- England -- History -- 17th century British colonies Civilization Civilization -- American influences Etiquette Imperialism -- Public opinion Indians Manners and customs Politics and government Public opinion SUBJECT Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1603-1625. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056889 Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- Public opinion -- History -- 17th century Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- History -- 17th century Great Britain -- Civilization -- American influences. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86006483 Great Britain -- Civilization -- 17th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056623 England -- Social life and customs -- 17th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85043322 Subject America England Great Britain Genre/Form History Form Electronic book LC no. 2019028609 ISBN 9781108625227 1108625223

Other Titles Savagery and the state

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