The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell Macmillan, 1929 - Great Britain |
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Page 85
... Virginia Company , and the burden of planting the Bermudas was left to be undertaken by those who were personally interested in the Company and its fortunes . Nothing was done , however , to occupy the islands until certain of the more ...
... Virginia Company , and the burden of planting the Bermudas was left to be undertaken by those who were personally interested in the Company and its fortunes . Nothing was done , however , to occupy the islands until certain of the more ...
Page 139
... Virginia Company , and in 1618 he gave his patronage to Sir William St John in the promotion of a new Company for African trade . This " Company of Adventurers trading to Gynney and Bynney " built the first English fort on the River ...
... Virginia Company , and in 1618 he gave his patronage to Sir William St John in the promotion of a new Company for African trade . This " Company of Adventurers trading to Gynney and Bynney " built the first English fort on the River ...
Page 151
... VIRGINIA COMPANY 151 quo warranto for the annulment of the charter and it ended in favour of the Crown's contention . When Parliament met in February 1624 Sandys attempted to carry the Virginia case directly into the political arena ...
... VIRGINIA COMPANY 151 quo warranto for the annulment of the charter and it ended in favour of the Crown's contention . When Parliament met in February 1624 Sandys attempted to carry the Virginia case directly into the political arena ...
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