The Virginians a Tale of the Last Century

""The Virginians: A Tale of the Last Century"" is a historical novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray. Set in the 18th century, the story follows the lives of two brothers, George and Henry Warrington, who were born and raised in Virginia. George, the elder brother, serves in the British army during the Seven Years' War, while Henry stays in Virginia and becomes a successful planter. The novel explores the themes of family, love, loyalty, and the cultural differences between America and Britain during the time period. It also includes characters such as George Washington and Lord Chesterfield. Through the lives of the two brothers, Thackeray provides a commentary on the social and political issues of the time, including the American Revolution. The novel is known for its intricate plot, vivid descriptions of 18th-century life, and Thackeray's satirical style of writing.1859. Vanity Fair is Thackeray's masterpiece, but he also showed great skill in writing historical fiction with fine attention to period manners and customs and a dispassionate sympathy for his character's actions. The Virginians details the lives of George and Harry Warrington, the grandsons of Henry Esmond. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.