Antebellum plantations and their grand houses, once central to the economy of the southern and eastern states, today serve as windows into one of the most controversial eras of U.S. history. Though many of these grand homes have been lost, scores more still remain available for exploration, and award-winning historian Robin Lattimore here explores the architecture and history of antebellum plantations in colorful and concise style. Whether Greek Revival, Federal, or Tidewater, antebellum plantations were grand and stately, reflecting the wealth and power of their often slave-owning landowners. From an examination of plantation architecture to a look at the plantation system and its effects, Southern Plantations is a fascinating history of these windows to the past.
