A view of the constitution of the British colonies, in North America and the West Indies, at the time the civil war broke out on the continent of Amer

The book provides a detailed examination of the constitutional framework of British colonies in North America and the West Indies during the onset of the American Civil War. It highlights significant changes and developments in governance and political structure that occurred from that period to the present. The author discusses the implications of these alterations on colonial administration and their relationship with Britain, offering insights into the evolving nature of colonial rule and the impact of historical events on constitutional practices.