Against the Peace and Dignity of the State: North Carolina Laws Regarding Slaves, Free Persons of Color, and Indians Contributor(s): Byrd, William L. (Author), Byrd, William L., III (Author) |
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ISBN: 0788424807 ISBN-13: 9780788424809 Publisher: Heritage Books OUR PRICE: $36.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Constitutional - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
Dewey: 342.756 |
LCCN: 2005271422 |
Physical Information: 0.99" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.25 lbs) 494 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - South |
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Publisher Description: The evolution of North Carolina's Slave Codes begins in 1669, and for the most part, ends in 1862. Nestled within those years, was an ever growing number of new laws enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly; the purpose of which was to control the g |