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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688" by Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Planters of Colonial Virginia is a historical account on formation of Virginian aristocracy. The author deals with the genesis of colonial landowners who managed to make a fortune in a relatively short period of time thanks to cheap land and slave work-power. Contents England in the New World The Indian Weed The Virginia Yeomanry Freemen and Freedmen The Restoration Period The Yeoman in Virginia History World Trade Beneath the Black Tide
Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker was a leading American historian and Edwards Professor of American History at Princeton University. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, he received his bachelor's and doctoral degrees from the University of Virginia, gaining a reputation for his doctoral dissertation, Patrician and Plebeian in Virginia (1910), followed by Virginia Under the Stuarts (1914), and his master work, The Planters of Colonial Virginia (1922).
History of the Colonial Virginia is a three volume series dealing with the pre revolutionary Virginia. This series provides one of the best historical reviews of British rule in the New World and the life of colonial aristocracy. Contents Patrician and Plebeian The Aristocracy The Middle Class Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 The Founding of Virginia The Establishment of Representative Government The Expulsion of Sir John Harvey Governor Berkeley and the Commonwealth The Causes of Bacon's Rebellion Bacon's Rebellion The Period of Confusion The Critical Period The Planters of Colonial Virginia England in the New World The Indian Weed The Virginia Yeomanry Freemen and Freedmen The Restoration Period The Yeoman in Virginia History World Trade Beneath the Black Tide
This volume resumes the story of Governor William Berkeley upon his return from England in 1659, then moves the reader quickly to that quintessential political embroglio of 17th-century America--Bacon's Rebellion of 1676. Convinced about the Governor's lack of concern for their safety and economic well being, a group of rebellious frontier planters cast their lot with Berkeley's cousin and former ally on the Governor's Council, Nathaniel Bacon. Bacon soon found himself at the head of a force of 2,000 men that routed the Pamunkeys and ultimately took possession of all of Virginia west of the Chesapeake Bay. Although Berkeley would emerge victorious, executing a number of Bacon's lieutenants, he was himself recalled to England five months later, scarcely three months before his own demise. An extraordinary episode in colonial history, Bacon's Rebellion may have been an earlier century's harbinger of the limits to which America's colonists would permit themselves to be ruled by a tyrant.
Arthur Griffiths' The Chronicles of Newgate (Vol. 1&2) is a captivating exploration of the notorious Newgate Prison in London during the 18th and 19th centuries. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous research, Griffiths delves into the lives of both inmates and staff, shedding light on the harsh conditions and captivating stories within the prison walls. The literary style is engaging, with a mix of historical accounts and personal narratives that bring this dark period of history to life. Griffiths' attention to detail and ability to humanize the characters make this book a valuable contribution to the genre of prison literature. The Chronicles of Newgate provides a valuable insight into the criminal justice system of the time, offering a unique perspective on the lives of those who lived within its confines. Arthur Griffiths' background as a prison administrator and historian adds credibility to the narrative, making this a must-read for anyone interested in the history of incarceration and the resilience of the human spirit.
Argues that before the 18th century, there was neither a white nor any other colour-determined race in North America. Allen traces the history of plantations and slavery to show that it was the degradation of African-bonded labourers into slaves that produced racism based on colour.
Sweeping survey of 150 years of colonial history (1607–1763) offers authoritative views on agrarian society and leadership, non-English influences, religion, education, literature, music, architecture, and much more. 33 black-and-white illustrations.
During the eighteenth century Presbyterians of the Middle Colonies were separated by divergent allegiances, mostly associated with groups migrating from New England with an English Puritan background and from northern Ireland with a Scotch-lrish tradition. Those differences led first to a fiery ordeal of ecclesiastical controversy and then to a spiritual awakening and a blending of diversity into a new order, American Presbyterianism. Several men stand out not only for having been tested by this ordeal but also for having made real contributions to the new order that arose from the controversy. The most important of these was Jonathan Dickinson. Bryan Le Beau has written the first book on Di...