North Carolina: A History - Paperback

by William S. Powell (Author)

A leading authority on the people and events that have shaped North Carolina over four centuries, Powell here provides a sharply drawn overall history of the state for general readers. In twelve chapters this volume traces North Carolina's history from England's initial efforts to found a colony in America in the sixteenth century to uncertain and often-turbulent times as the final quarter of the twentieth century approached.

Back Jacket

William Powell is the leading authority on the people and events that have shaped North Carolina over four centuries. His concise history of the state has been a favorite since its publication in 1978, and for this edition, Powell has provided a new chapter that brings the story up to date.

Author Biography

William S. Powell is professor emeritus of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His many books include North Carolina through Four Centuries, which won the 1989 Mayflower Cup for Nonfiction.