Alexandria

by Leslie Anderson, George K. Combs, Julia M. Downie

Book Overview

Understanding the history of Alexandria, Virginia is key to the early history of the United States. This throrough overview examines its long and storied history, from former colonial tobacco port to vibrant modern community.

Alexandria has a long and storied past. Founded as a colonial tobacco port by English and Scottish merchants in 1749, the city prospered. It became the social and economic center of Northern Virginia and the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738592382
• ISBN13: 9780738592381
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.4" x 9.1"