Virginia at War, 1861 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780813123721)

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

Author: William C. Davis
ISBN-10: 0813123720
ISBN-13: 9780813123721
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2005
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.46w x 0.99d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2006 pg. 362