Responsible Government (Classic Reprint): Letters to the Right Honorable Lord John Russell, &C. &C. &C. On the Right of British Americans to Be ... of the British Constitution (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A historic collection of letters arguing for responsible government in British North America, rooted in the British Constitution.
This volume presents Joseph Howe’s arguments to Lord John Russell about how British Americans should be governed, with a focus on the principles that underlie the imperial constitution. The letters defend civil liberty and responsible government while weighing the duties of colonial and imperial authorities.

Through Howe’s correspondence, readers see a measured, principled case for local governance paired with loyalty to the Crown. The discussions cover governance, colonial rights, and the balance of power between governors, councils, and assemblies. The book frames a long, respectful debate about how the empire should function in North America.

• Clear explanation of how colonial governments might be organized with real responsibility and accountability


• Arguments about the proper role of assemblies, executives, and imperial instructions


• Historical context for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island


• A perspective on civil liberties and constitutional rights within the British Empire

Ideal for readers of Canadian history, constitutional history, and political philosophy.

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