Richmond: The Story of a City (Paperback)

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"Richmond: The Story of a City" chronicles the growth of this historic community over nearly four centuries from its founding in the early 1700s by William Byrd II to its most recent urban and suburban developments. In this expanded edition Virginius Dabney updates his history by examining the developments in racial relations, cultural institutions, and downtown architecture that have taken place in Richmond over the past two decades.

About the Author

Pulitzer Prize-winning editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginius Dabney has been president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, chairman of the U.S. Historical Society, and president of the Virginia Historical Society. His many books include: Virginia: The New Dominion; Dry Messiah: The Life of Bishop Cannon; Below the Potomac; Liberalism in the South; and Mr. Jefferson's University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press; Rev Exp Su edition (June 19, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813912741
• ISBN-13: 978-0813912745
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #776,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to spend an afternoon, February 9, 2008

By	R. L. Furney Jr. "The Cavalier" (Dunedin, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As the book says in the intro, "Richmond is a city infatuated with its past". This book does a great job explaining the city, why it was founded, its major industries, etc. All the way from its earliest beginnings as a major river port, to its emergence as an important railroad hub, to its role as the capital for the Confederate States of America. Right up to its importance as a financial and business center of today. This is a great comprehensive study of this city and its past.