Bøger af Benjamin Martyn

In this historical account, Benjamin Martyn explores the motivations behind the establishment of the colony of Georgia in the American South. The book delves into the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the creation of the colony, as well as its early successes and challenges. Reasons for Establishing the Colony of Georgia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in colonial history and the politics of empire building.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Life Of The First Earl Of Shaftesbury: From Original Documents In The Possession Of The Family V1 is a biography book written by Benjamin Martyn. The book is about the life of the first Earl of Shaftesbury, who was a prominent English politician and philosopher during the 17th century. The author has used original documents that were in the possession of the family to provide an accurate and detailed account of the Earl's life. The book covers the Earl's childhood, education, political career, and personal life. It also explores his philosophical ideas and his contributions to the development of political thought in England. The book is written in English and is the first volume of a series on the Earl's life. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of England during the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Reasons For Establishing The Colony Of Georgia: With Regard To The Trade Of Great Britain is a book written by Benjamin Martyn in 1733. The book is a detailed analysis of the reasons why the British government established the colony of Georgia in North America. Martyn argues that the establishment of the colony was primarily driven by economic interests. He explains how the British government sought to expand its trade and commerce by establishing new colonies in North America. Martyn also discusses the political and social factors that led to the establishment of the colony. He highlights the need for a buffer zone between the British colonies and Spanish Florida, which was seen as a potential threat to British interests in the region. Martyn's book provides a comprehensive overview of the factors that led to the establishment of the colony of Georgia and sheds light on the economic, political, and social factors that shaped British colonial policy in North America during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Timoleon: A Tragedy is a play written by Benjamin Martyn and first published in 1730. The play is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of Timoleon, a Corinthian general who leads a rebellion against the tyrant of Syracuse, Dionysius the Younger. Timoleon is torn between his duty to his country and his love for his wife, Cleora, who is held captive by Dionysius. The play explores themes of love, duty, honor, and betrayal as Timoleon must navigate the complex political landscape of ancient Greece to achieve his goals. Martyn's play is known for its poetic language and vivid descriptions of ancient Greek life and warfare. It was well-received by audiences in the 18th century and is still studied and performed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Title: An impartial enquiry into the state and utility of the province of Georgia.Author: Benjamin MartynPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP02210800CollectionID: CTRG97-B1170PublicationDate: 17410101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: "At the first meeting of the common council ... Mr. Benjamin Martyn offered to serve them as secretary ... In addition ... he published three works in defence of the trustees, and for the advancement of their designs, viz.: 'An impartial enquiry into the state and utility of the province of Georgia'; 'Reasons for establishing the colony of Georgia'; and 'An account showing the progress of the colony of Georgia ...'"--W. B. Stevens, Hist. of Georgia, 1847, v. 1, p. 260. Egmont's journal, Dec. 1, 1740 (colonial rec. of Ga., v. 5 (1908) p. 410) mentions the "Impartial account of the state of the colony, prepared by our secretary [Benjamin Martyn]"; Dec. 6 (ibid.) ..". Our secys Impartial account of Georgia." It has also been attributed to John Perceval, first earl of Egmont. Cf. Boston Athenaeum catalogue (under Impartial) and Dict. nat. biog., v. 44 (1895) p. 370, col. 1.Collation: 104 p.; 20 cm