This comprehensive biography of one of America's most important colonial-era leaders examines the life and legacy of Alexander Martin, who served as governor of North Carolina from 1782-1785 and again from 1789-1792. Written with meticulous attention to detail by noted historian Robert M. Douglas, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the political, social, and economic forces that shaped the early history of America's southern colonies.

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