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THE HISTORY OF NORFOLK, VIRGINIA IBD

HARRISON W BURTON / HARRISON WBURTON
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
06 / 2007
9781432641740
Inglés

Sinopsis

The History of Norfolk, Virginia: A Review of Important Events and Incidents Which Occurred from 1736 to 1877 is a comprehensive account of the history of Norfolk, Virginia, from its founding in 1736 to the end of the Reconstruction period in 1877. The book was written by Harrison W. Burton, a prominent historian and journalist of the late 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in the history of Norfolk. The first chapter provides an overview of the early settlement of the area by English colonists and the establishment of Norfolk as a port city. Subsequent chapters cover the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction period.Throughout the book, Burton provides detailed accounts of important events and incidents that shaped the history of Norfolk. These include the burning of the city by the British during the Revolutionary War, the blockade of the city by Union forces during the Civil War, and the efforts of African Americans to gain political and social equality during Reconstruction.In addition to these historical events, the book also includes descriptions of the city?s physical and cultural development over the years. Burton provides detailed accounts of the growth of the city?s economy, the construction of important buildings and landmarks, and the development of the city?s cultural institutions.Overall, The History of Norfolk, Virginia: A Review of Important Events and Incidents Which Occurred from 1736 to 1877 is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the history of Norfolk, Virginia, or the broader history of the United States during the colonial, revolutionary, and Reconstruction periods.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.

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33,46€