This fascinating work of political theory examines one of the key conflicts that led to the American Revolution. Knox provides a detailed analysis of the arguments and counterarguments presented by both Great Britain and the American colonies and considers the legal and philosophical implications of the dispute. With insightful commentary and persuasive rhetoric, Knox makes the case for greater autonomy and self-government for the colonies. Even today, this book remains a thought-provoking meditation on the nature of citizenship, sovereignty, and liberty. 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.