James Glen: From Scottish Provost to Royal Governor of South Carolina
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
James Glen: From Scottish Provost to Royal Governor of South Carolina
By (Author) W Stitt Robinson
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Praeger Publishers Inc
14th March 1996
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Biography: historical, political and military
Colonialism and imperialism
National liberation and independence
975.702092
Physical Properties
Hardback
192
Description
This biography breaks fresh ground about Colonial America and about James Glen, aiming to correct former misconceptions. Glen was appointed royal governor of Colonial South Carolina in 1738 and came to the colony in 1743 to serve until 1756, the longest tenure of any governor during its Colonial period. Two major themes are stressed: first, Glen had to protect the royal prerogative and follow the dictates of his commission in the face of persistent challenge from the assembly; and second, his role in Indian affairs was critical, and dominated much of his time and energy, because Glen had a keen interest in and an aptitude for Indian negotiations.
Author Bio
W. STITT ROBINSON is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Kansas.
