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Old Dominion, New Commonwealth: A History of Virginia, 1607-2007
Heinemann, Ronald L., Kolp, John G., Parent Jr., Anthony S., Shade, William G.
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Description for Old Dominion, New Commonwealth: A History of Virginia, 1607-2007
Paperback. Tackles the four centuries of Virginia's history from Jamestown onwards. This book emphasizes the major themes that play throughout Virginia history - change and continuity, a conservative political order, race relations, economic development, and social divisions - and how they relate to national events. Num Pages: 416 pages, 58 b&w illustrations, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; 3J; HBJK; HBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 576.
Old Dominion, New Commonwealth: A History of Virginia, 1607-2007 is the remarkable story behind the founding not only of the state of Virginia but of our nation. The authors tackle the four centuries of Virginia's history from Jamestown through the present, emphasizing the major themes that play throughout Virginia history - change and continuity, a conservative political order, race relations, economic development, and social divisions - and how they relate to national events. Including helpful bibliographical listings at the end of each chapter as well as a general listing of useful sources and Web sites, the book is truly a ... Read more
Old Dominion, New Commonwealth: A History of Virginia, 1607-2007 is the remarkable story behind the founding not only of the state of Virginia but of our nation. The authors tackle the four centuries of Virginia's history from Jamestown through the present, emphasizing the major themes that play throughout Virginia history - change and continuity, a conservative political order, race relations, economic development, and social divisions - and how they relate to national events. Including helpful bibliographical listings at the end of each chapter as well as a general listing of useful sources and Web sites, the book is truly a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Charlottesville, United States
ISBN
9780813927695
SKU
V9780813927695
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About Heinemann, Ronald L., Kolp, John G., Parent Jr., Anthony S., Shade, William G.
Ronald L. Heinemann is Professor Emeritus of History at Hampden-Sydney College. John G. Kolp, now retired, was Professor of History at the United States Naval Academy. Anthony S. Parent Jr. is Professor of History at Wake Forest University. William G. Shade is Professor Emeritus of History at Lehigh University.
Reviews for Old Dominion, New Commonwealth: A History of Virginia, 1607-2007
A splendid narrative. - Weekly Standard ""For decades, we have lacked a modern account of Virginia's rich, tumultuous, and consequential history, which has shaped so much of our nation's past. Now we have it. In the hands of these four authors, the Old Dominion's story unfolds with compelling force."" - Nelson D. Lankford, editor of the Virginia Magazine of History ... Read more