White And Black Under The Old Regime

This social history examines race relations in Virginia during the colonial and early national periods, with a particular focus on the legal and cultural status of free blacks and slaves. It draws on archival sources and contemporary accounts to provide a nuanced portrait of the complexities and contradictions of race in this tumultuous era.

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