The colonial period of U.S. history. "The Golden Age of Virginia" (1680-1776)

The monograph presents the most interesting events, trends in the social development of Virginia mainly of the XVIII century, the brightest period in the early history of America. Virginia is called the birthplace of presidents, its spiritual and intellectual atmosphere contributed to the formation of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, James Madison, James Monroe and other prominent political figures. The state of Virginia has a special type of culture, which is characterized by an appeal to its earliest past as a source of inspiration for modern historians, reenactors, archaeologists and artists. The historical sites of colonial Virginia today are the setting for a kind of renaissance, an attempt to return to the golden age of the Virginia aristocracy of the colonial era. Here are hidden aspirations to discover in modern Virginia the same Arcadia that was presented to the vision of the very first settlers. For many other Americans, the image of Old Virginia may rather be associated with negative features - the slave trade, exploitation and injustice. The images of Virginia are filled with contradictions that abound in American history. For a wide range of readers interested in the history of the United States. It can be useful for students, postgraduates and teachers of historical universities and faculties.