Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of colonial Virginia in the 17th century, particularly highlighting the economic and social impact of tobacco cultivation, which drove the colony's development and profoundly shaped the lives of its inhabitants. The author traces the early efforts of the London Company to establish lucrative industries such as shipbuilding and iron production, but these ultimately failed due to a shortage of cheap labor. Instead, tobacco emerged as Virginia's primary cash crop, leading to a surge in immigration as indentured servants from England flocked to the colony seeking economic opportunities. The book delves into the complex social structure that resulted from this labor system, with landowners amassing vast tobacco plantations worked by a workforce of both white servants and enslaved Africans. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, the author sheds light on the diverse experiences of Virginia's early settlers, their struggles, and aspirations, ultimately revealing the profound influence of tobacco on shaping the economic, social, and demographic landscape of colonial Virginia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331370666_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331370666
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331370666
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 264 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25921943/2
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