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

Author: William C. Davis
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 11/01/2005
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.46w x 0.99d
ISBN: 9780813123721

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

About the Author
Davis, William C.: - William C. Davis is director of programs at the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies. He is the author or editor of more than fifty books, including The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf. He was also the chief consultant for The History Channel's Civil War Journal and is professor of history at Virginia Tech.Robertson, James I.: - James I. Robertson Jr. is Alumni Distinguished Professor of History at Virginia Tech. He 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 the chief historical consultant for the movie Gods and Generals.

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