Give Me Liberty: The Struggle for Self-Government in Virginia by Wertenbaker

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Author Wertenbaker, Thomas Jefferson, 1879-1966
LoC No. 58009093
Title Give Me Liberty: The Struggle for Self-Government in Virginia
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Summary "Give Me Liberty: The Struggle for Self-Government in Virginia" by Thomas J. Wertenbaker is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work explores the development of self-governance in Virginia from the establishment of Jamestown in the early 1600s through to the American Revolution. The book dives into the political struggles and victories of colonial leaders, such as George Washington and Patrick Henry, against British rule, highlighting Virginia's role as a birthplace of representative democracy in America. At the start of the book, Wertenbaker sets the stage by discussing the founding of Jamestown and the initial challenges faced by the early settlers. He outlines their hopes for liberty and their determination to govern themselves in what they believed to be a new land of opportunity. As the narrative unfolds, the author introduces conflicts between the settlers and the British monarchy, illustrating how the fight for self-governance arose amidst various tensions, including those related to laws, taxation, and military governance. The opening establishes a crucial backdrop, foreshadowing the complex relationship between colonial Virginia and British authority that would shape the American quest for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Subject Virginia -- Politics and government -- To 1775
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