Bibliography Of Virginia (Part Iii) The Act And The Journals Of The General Assembly Of The Colony 1

To understand how Virginia was governed before the Revolution, you must know where its laws and debates are buried. A Bibliography Of Virginia (Part III): The Act And The Journals Of The General Assembly Of The Colony 1619-1776 gathers that scattered record into a single, authoritative guide. The scholarship here is granite. Earl G. Swem assembles a meticulous colonial Virginia bibliography of the Assembly's acts and journals, turning an intimidating mass of archival material into a clear, dependable legislative history reference. Structured as a primary source index Virginia researchers can trust, this reference traces printings, variants, and surviving copies of the Virginia General Assembly records from the first meeting at Jamestown through colonial Virginia 1619 1776. It clarifies how individual enactments relate to the colonial laws of Virginia more broadly and to landmark compilations such as Hening statutes at large, anchoring them within a wider Virginia historical documents collection. For students of eighteenth century Virginia history, British colonial America law, and the development of representative institutions, it serves as an essential research tool for historians as well as a practical aid to genealogy and legal research. Whether you approach colonial Virginia as a curious reader, a family historian, or a dedicated scholar, Swem's guide lends authority and precision to every enquiry. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.