The Historical Archaeology of Virginia from Initial Settlement to the Present
The Historical Archaeology of Virginia from Initial Settlement to the Present

Author: Clarence R. Geier

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-02-10

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9781541023482

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The book includes six chapters that cover Virginia history from initial settlement through the 20th century plus one that deals with the important role of underwater archaeology. Written by prominent archaeologists with research experience in their respective topic areas, the chapters consider important issues of Virginia history and consider how the discipline of historic archaeology has addressed them and needs to address them . Changes in research strategy over time are discussed , and recommendations are made concerning the need to recognize the diverse and often differing roles and impacts that characterized the different regions of Virginia over the course of its historic past. Significant issues in Virginia history needing greater study are identified.

Virginia's Historic Courthouses
Virginia's Historic Courthouses

Author: Margaret T. Peters

Publisher: University of Virginia Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9780813916040

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They examine historic structures ranging from the Essex County courthouse (1729) and the King William County courthouse, built ca. 1725 and one of the oldest public buildings in continuous use in the nation, to the newer historic courthouses such as Richmond's massive Supreme Court/State Library Building, dedicated in 1941.

Reporting the Revolutionary War
Reporting the Revolutionary War

Author: Todd Andrlik

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781402269677

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Presents a collection of primary source newspaper articles and correspondence reporting the events of the Revolution, containing both American and British eyewitness accounts and commentary and analysis from thirty-seven historians.