Patrician and Plebeian

Explore the rich tapestry of colonial Virginia with Thomas J. Wertenbaker's "Patrician and Plebeian: Or The Origin and Development of the Social Classes of the Old Dominion." This meticulously researched historical account delves into the formation of Virginia's social hierarchy, examining the customs and social life that defined the era.

Wertenbaker expertly analyzes the distinct social classes, from the privileged patricians to the common plebeians, revealing the intricate dynamics that s...