New York as an Eighteenth Century Municipality, 1731-1776 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019842362)

This book is a detailed study of the political and social history of New York City during the colonial period, from its establishment as a municipality in 1731 to the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1776. Edwards provides a comprehensive analysis of the city's government, institutions, and social customs, as well as the economic and cultural forces that shaped its development. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, including newspapers, legal records, and personal diaries, he paints a vivid and informative picture of life in colonial New York.

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