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Social Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century

Social Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century

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Colonial Period (1600-1775)General World HistoryRegional: South

ISBN10: 102551369X
ISBN13: 9781025513690
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 294
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Social Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century offers a comprehensive exploration into the origins and development of the social fabric within Britain's first permanent American colony. Philip Alexander Bruce provides a detailed examination of the factors that shaped the daily lives of Virginians during this formative era, from the rise of the plantation system to the establishment of a distinct colonial hierarchy.

The work delves into the nuances of social classes, tracing the evolution of the landed gentry and the domestic conditions of both the free and unfree populations. Bruce highlights the profound influence of English traditions on colonial customs, detailing religious practices, educational pursuits, and the leisure activities that defined the era. By analyzing the interplay between geography, economy, and ancestry, this study provides an invaluable window into the cultural foundations of the American South.

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