Patrician And Plebeian In Virginia

''Patrician and Plebeian in Virginia'' is a historical book written by Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker in 1910. The book explores the social classes of the Old Dominion State of Virginia, from their origins to their development over time. Wertenbaker focuses on the two main classes - the patricians, who were wealthy and influential landowners, and the plebeians, who were the working-class people. The author also delves into the political and economic factors that shaped these classes, including the influence of slavery and the impact of the Civil War. The book provides a detailed analysis of the social structure of Virginia and how it evolved over time, making it a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Virginia and the United States as a whole.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.