History Of The Colony And Ancient Dominion Of Virginia - Charles Campbell - Bog

The History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia is a comprehensive book written by Charles Campbell that covers the history of Virginia from its earliest days as a colony to the end of the 17th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a detailed account of a particular period in Virginia's history.The first section of the book covers the early years of Virginia, including the establishment of the Jamestown colony, the struggles of the early settlers, and the interactions between the colonists and the Native Americans. This section also covers the development of the Virginia Company and the role it played in the colony's early years.The second section of the book focuses on the period of Virginia's history known as the ""Cavalier"" era. This was a time when Virginia was ruled by a wealthy and powerful elite class, and the book provides a detailed account of their lives and their impact on the colony.The third section of the book covers the period of the English Civil War and the restoration of the monarchy. During this time, Virginia was deeply affected by the political turmoil in England, and the book provides an in-depth look at how this affected the colony.The final section of the book covers the end of the 17th century, when Virginia was becoming an increasingly important colony in the British Empire. This section covers the growth of the tobacco trade, the rise of slavery, and the increasing tensions between Virginia and its neighboring colonies.Overall, the History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia is a comprehensive and detailed account of Virginia's early history. It provides a fascinating look at the people, events, and forces that shaped this important colony and helped to shape the United States as we know it today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.