The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth of Nations |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 85
Page 478
The necessities of war finance and the costs of the convoy system had led to the
raising of the British sugar duties to a very high level . In 1789 the duty on West
Indian sugar was 125. 4d . per cwt . , but it was gradually increased until it
reached ...
The necessities of war finance and the costs of the convoy system had led to the
raising of the British sugar duties to a very high level . In 1789 the duty on West
Indian sugar was 125. 4d . per cwt . , but it was gradually increased until it
reached ...
Page 729
COMPETITION OF BEET SUGAR 729 Not only the value of the land but wages
also rose appreciably in many cases with the rise in the selling price of sugar .
But despite this rise in cost the higher prices stimulated production , which
increased ...
COMPETITION OF BEET SUGAR 729 Not only the value of the land but wages
also rose appreciably in many cases with the rise in the selling price of sugar .
But despite this rise in cost the higher prices stimulated production , which
increased ...
Page 730
Compared with the old days of slavery there had been an enormous decrease in
the number of sugar and coffee plantations , but those which had been allowed to
go back to bush were mostly unfavourably situated , and the concentration of ...
Compared with the old days of slavery there had been an enormous decrease in
the number of sugar and coffee plantations , but those which had been allowed to
go back to bush were mostly unfavourably situated , and the concentration of ...
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
abolition administration Africa American Assembly Australia authority became Bermuda Britain British Canada Cape carried century chief claims coast colonies Committee Commons Company constitution continued convicts Council Crown demand Dutch duties East effect emigration Empire England English established fact followed force foreign France French further Government Governor granted Grey hand hope House imperial important increased India interest island Italy July labour land later Legislative less Lord Lord John Russell March measures ment merchants Ministers Napoleon native negroes North Office opinion Parl Parliament party passed peace period Pitt planters political population produce question reform relations remained Report responsible Russell secure Select sent settlement ships slavery slaves South sugar supply tion trade transportation treaty United West Indian West Indies whole
Bibliographic information
| Title | The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 2 The Cambridge History of the British Empire, John Holland Rose |
| Editors | John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell |
| Publisher | The University Press, 1929 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 3 Feb 2009 |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |