A comprehensive overview of the social, economic, and political history of the British colonies in the West Indies. This book covers topics such as slavery and the slave trade, the sugar trade, and the development of colonial institutions. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the impact of colonialism on the Caribbean region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.