In this comprehensive history of the constitutional development of New York, Charles Zebina Lincoln traces the evolution of the state's legal and political system from the colonial period to the early 20th century. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including legal texts, parliamentary records, and court cases, Lincoln offers a detailed and insightful account of the state's constitutional history. 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.