Woody Holton is assistant professor of American history at the University of Richmond.
May be the most important book on the political culture of
Revolutionary Virginia since Rhys Isaac's "The Transformation of
Virginia, 1740-1790"."Journal of Southern History"
This book gives us a brisk and convincing analysis of a region--and
revolutionary leaders--we thought we already knew."Journal of
American History"
�He� portrays the coming of the Revolution in Virginia as deeply
bound up with competing social groups."American Historical
Review"
"May be the most important book on the political culture of
Revolutionary Virginia since Rhys Isaac's "The Transformation of
Virginia, 1740-1790.""Journal of Southern History""
[He] portrays the coming of the Revolution in Virginia as deeply
bound up with competing social groups."American Historical
Review"
Its lively style and wealth of anecdotes will make it an enjoyable
read for anyone."Journal of American Studies"
The main strength of Holton's book is his effort to place the
actions of the Virginia gentry within a more detailed local
context."Law and History Review"
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