British Policy in the Illinois Country, 1763-1768

"British Policy in the Illinois Country, 1763-1768" by Clarence Edwin Carter is a historical exploration of British colonial administration in the Illinois territory after it was obtained from France. The book explains the challenges of maintaining British authority after 1763, focusing on how control shifted after the Treaty of Paris. The book shows the difficulties of governing the Illinois region, and how the British handled the delicate relationships with the local Indigenous tribes, the important trade routes, and how the French settlers reacted to British rule. The author shares the details of the social and political forces that were involved in colonial governance and economic interactions in the area.