The United States: Past and Present

Give your readers a sweeping but in-depth history of the state of Virginia, from pre-colonial days to the present, from Jamestown to the 2008 presidential election, including geography, people, industries, key public figures and historical events, noteworthy places and enterprises, and government structure. Includes a complete Timeline of state / colonial history, fascinating fact sheet, and intriguing and colorful sidebars that connect the state''s vivid and engrossing past with its vibrant present.