Son of Virginia : a life in America's political arena / L. Douglas Wilder.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilder, Lawrence Douglas, 1931- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wilder, Lawrence Douglas, 1931-.

Wilder, Lawrence Douglas.

African American politicians--Virginia--Biography.

African American politicians.

African American governors--Virginia--Biography.

African American governors.

Governors--Virginia--Biography.

Governors.

Mayors--Virginia--Richmond--Biography.

Mayors.

Politics, Practical--Virginia.

Politics, Practical.

Political culture--Virginia.

Political culture.

Virginia--Politics and government--1951-.

Virginia.

Politics and government.

Virginia--Richmond.

Genre:

collective biographies.

Biographies.

Physical Description:

218 pages, 16 pages of unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Guilford, Connecticut : LP, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]

Summary:

About the first elected African American governor in American history. This book details the events of the author's life to paint a portrait of the changing face of America. It will be a story of constant struggle and conflict, not only Wilder's struggle, but also that of courageous people who stood up to decades of discrimination, corruption and greed. The book will stand as a road map for continued American progress in our elections and laws and a stark warning of what may happen if we relax our commitment to this program.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-205) and index.

ISBN:

1493010832

9781493010837

1493033700

9781493033706

OCLC:

904967988