Crowns, Cavaliers, and Confederates

In this lively and insightful history, Jordan Blake Carter explores Virginia's rich and complex past, highlighting its role in shaping both the state and the nation. Covering a wide array of people and events—from early colonists to modern tech billionaires—the book reveals how Virginia has repeatedly been at the heart of America’s most significant moments. With humor and depth, it shows that history is rarely straightforward and the people behind it are equally multifaceted.