Sovereign Council Of New France: A Study In Canadian Constitutional History (1915)

""The Sovereign Council of New France: A Study in Canadian Constitutional History"" is a book written by Raymond Du Bois Cahall and originally published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive study of the Sovereign Council of New France, which was the highest court and governing body in the French colony of Canada from 1663 to 1760. Cahall explores the history and evolution of the council, its structure, composition, and functions, and its impact on the development of Canadian constitutional law and governance. He also examines the role of the council in shaping the social, economic, and political landscape of New France, and its relations with the French crown and the local population.The book is based on extensive research into primary sources, including official records, correspondence, and legal documents, as well as secondary sources such as historical accounts, biographies, and scholarly works. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in Canadian history, constitutional law, and governance. Overall, ""The Sovereign Council of New France"" is an important contribution to the field of Canadian constitutional history, providing a detailed and insightful analysis of a key institution in the country's colonial past.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.