The Governor and the Rebel

A History of Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
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Author: Wilcomb E. Washburn ISBN: 9780807839881
Publisher: Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press Language: English
Author: Wilcomb E. Washburn
ISBN: 9780807839881
Publisher: Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press
Language: English

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.

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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.

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