Author : Wilcomb E. Washburn
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 0807839884
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Governor and the Rebel by : Wilcomb E. Washburn
Download or read book The Governor and the Rebel written by Wilcomb E. Washburn and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2018-08-22 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the definitive study of the unsuccessful rebellion in Virginia led in 1676 by the younger Nathaniel Bacon, celebrated in history as the rebel, against Sir William Berkeley, the colonial governor of Virginia and one of the lords proprietors of Carolina. Using all known English and American sources, Washburn sheds light on many misconceptions surrounding the episode. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.