Virginia at War, 1861
Although nine of the former British colonies joined the United States before Virginia, the fate of the new republic depended heavily on the Commonwealth. With four of the first five American presidents, and many other founding fathers and framers of the Constitution, calling Virginia their home, the roots of American democracy are firmly planted within the borders of the Old Dominion. Similarly, several Southern states preceded Virginia in seceding from the Union, but until Virginia joined them in April 1861, the Confederacy lacked cohesion. Richmond was immediately named the capital of the fledgling nation, and by the end of spring, Virgini…
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Weitere Autoren: Robertson, James I. (Hrsg.)
- ISBN: 978-0-8131-2372-1
- EAN: 9780813123721
- Produktnummer: 1583201
- Verlag: Univ Pr Of Kentucky
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
- Seitenangabe: 241 S.
- Masse: H23.5 cm x B15.7 cm x D1.9 cm 565 g
- Gewicht: 565
Über den Autor
William C. Davis, director of programs at the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, is the author or editor of more than fifty books, including, most recently, The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf. He was also chief consultant for The History Channel's Civil War Journal and is professor of history at Virginia Tech. James I. Robertson Jr., Alumni Distinguished Professor of History at Virginia Tech, is the author or editor of more than two dozen books, including the award winning Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the Legend. He was chief historical consultant for the movie Gods and Generals.
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