ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VIRGINIA is the definitive reference work on Virginia — a single source reference dedicated to the history and geography Virginia. The noted historian Dr. Paul A. Levengood, ot the Virginia Historical Society has contributed to articles on Introduction to Virginia History, Early History of Virginia and Virginia History. These articles cover the history of Virginia, from the early explorers to twenty-first century events. Other major sections in this reference work are Virginia Symbols and Designations, Geography and Topography, Profiles of  Governors, Chronology of Historic Events, Dictionary of  Places, Constitution, Bibliography, Pictorial Scenes, State Executive Offices, State Agencies, Departments and Offices, Virgini Senators, Virginia Assembly Members, U.S. Senators and U.S. Congress members fromVirginia, Directory of Historic Places and Index.

• INTRODUCTION TO VIRGINIA HISTORY

An overview of Virginia history written by Dr. Paul A. Levengood.

• STATE  DESIGNATIONS

Describes all the state symbols.

• GEOGRAPHY  AND  TOPOGRAPHY

Describes Virginia's unique physical properties.

• EARLY  HISTORY

An essay, edited by Dr. Levengood chronicling Virginia              history from its first inhabitants to the arrival of early explorers.

• HISTORY

An essay, edited by Dr. Levengood, chronicling

Virginia history from the arrival of early explorers

       through contemporary times. 

• CHRONOLOGY

An easy-to-read timeline displaying historical information

about the state.

• GOVERNORS

Biographies of all state governors, including territorial

governors. 

• DICTIONARY  OF  PLACES

Historical and contemporary information on all counties

and cities. Includes current population figures, place name

origins, locations, etc.

• VIRGINIA PICTORIAL

A wide array of color images documenting scenes from

       Virginia and its history.

Volume One Includes:

• POLITICAL SECTION

State Executive Officers

State Agencies, Departments, and Offices

Virginia State Senators

Virginia Assembly Members

U.S.  Senators from Virginia

U.S. Representatives from Virginia

• DIRECTORY OF VIRGINIA HISTORIC PLACES

All the place listings as designated by the National Register of Historic Places.

• VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION

• BIBLIOGRAPHY

A list of titles recommended by Dr. Levengood for further research.

• INDEX

A detailed index to all sections.

Volume Two Includes:

• Two Volumes • 1,162 Pages • 50+ color Illustrations and maps.

• 5.5 x 8.5 Page Size • Hardcover • Copyright 2008

• ISBN 10 digit 1878592378 • ISBN 13 digit 9781878592378 

• Set price $165.00

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