Slave Insurrections In Virginia: 1830-1865 (1900) - Couverture souple

Drewry, William Sidney

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1165919974 ISBN 13 : 9781165919970

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""Slave Insurrections In Virginia: 1830-1865"" is a historical book written by William Sidney Drewry and published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive account of the various slave uprisings that occurred in Virginia during the period of 1830-1865. Drewry, who was a former Confederate soldier and a lawyer, draws upon primary sources such as court records, newspaper articles, and personal accounts to document the events leading up to these insurrections and their aftermath.The book begins by providing a brief overview of the history of slavery in Virginia and the social and economic conditions that contributed to the rise of slave rebellions. It then goes on to detail the most significant slave uprisings in the state, including the Nat Turner Rebellion of 1831, the Gabriel Prosser Conspiracy of 1800, and the John Brown Raid of 1859.Drewry's analysis of these events is both detailed and nuanced, offering insights into the motivations of the slaves who participated in these rebellions, as well as the reactions of white slaveholders and the wider society. He also examines the impact of these insurrections on the political and social landscape of Virginia, including the debates over slavery that ultimately led to the Civil War.Overall, ""Slave Insurrections In Virginia: 1830-1865"" is an important historical work that sheds light on a critical period in the history of Virginia and the United States. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of American history, as well as anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of slavery and resistance in the antebellum South.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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1165919974
• ISBN 13: 9781165919970
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 280
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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