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Regional U.S. - Lawmaking and Legislators in Pennsylvania: A Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 3 (two-book set) (Lawmaking & Legislators in Pennsylvania)

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Book Synopsis: The Biographical Dictionary of Pennsylvania Legislators is proud to announce publication of Volume 3 of its multi-volume series, Lawmaking and Legislators in Pennsylvania. Volume 3, distributed by the Penn State University Press, covers the Assembly terms from 1757 through 1775, a period that witnessed the French and Indian War, the expansion of Pennsylvania, with the addition of Bedford, Northumberland, and Westmoreland counties, the Stamp Act crisis, the development of extra-legal committees, the creation of county militias, and the eventual overthrow of the colonial government. Among the legislators profiled in Volume 3 are Benjamin Franklin, William Allen, Joseph Galloway, Daniel Roberdeau, George Bryan, John Armstrong, William Thompson, Henry Keppele, Isaac Norris, Israel Pemberton, James Pemberton, George Taylor, George Ross, Emanuel Carpenter, John Morton, Nathaniel Pennock, Israel Jacobs, Robert McPherson, Edward Biddle, John Potts, Samuel Potts, Thomas Potts, Samuel Miles, Michael Hillegas, and Thomas Willing. Also included are a series of introductory essays focusing on such topics as the rules and procedures of the Assembly, the Pennsylvania Iron Industry, the legislators and civic improvement, the Quaker party, and the prelude to revolution. The volume also contains 16 charts, two maps, a complete sessions list for those years, and numerous appendices that highlight such topics as the religious affiliations and residences of the legislators, laws enacted in Pennsylvania, and committee assignments by speaker.

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Discover the fascinating history of Pennsylvania's lawmakers with Lawmaking and Legislators in Pennsylvania: A Biographical Dictionary. Volume 3 is now available, offering a deep dive into the Assembly terms from 1757 through 1775. Immerse yourself in a period of significant historical events, from the French and Indian War to the overthrow of the colonial government.

With profiles of influential legislators such as Benjamin Franklin, William Allen, and Joseph Galloway, this two-book set provides invaluable insights into the minds and actions of Pennsylvania's key figures. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Stamp Act crisis, the development of extra-legal committees, and the creation of county militias.

Delve into the meticulously researched biographies, essays, charts, maps, and appendices that make up this comprehensive volume. Explore topics like the rules and procedures of the Assembly, the Pennsylvania Iron Industry, and how legislators contributed to civic improvement. Uncover the Quaker party's impact and the prelude to revolution that set the stage for Pennsylvania's journey towards independence.

Lawmaking and Legislators in Pennsylvania: A Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 3 is a must-have for history buffs, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the foundations of Pennsylvania's governance. Step into the past and witness the triumphs and challenges faced by the legislators who shaped the state's path to progress.

Don't miss out on this incredible resource for Pennsylvania history! Get your hands on Lawmaking and Legislators in Pennsylvania: A Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 3 (two-book set) today. Click here to order now.

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