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Suggested Readings on Virginia History

Recommended reading on Virginia history from the precontact era to the twentieth century

Overview

map of Virginia with background of tobacco leaves
Arbuckle Bros. advertising card with map of Virginia, Donaldson Brothers, NY, undated

This is a bibliography of recommended books about Virginia history from the precontact era to the twentieth century. These titles have been selected for their contributions to our understanding of Virginia's political and social history. The emphasis is on titles that will be useful to students, instructors, and researchers as well as engaging to general readers.