Lawrence Russell

From book: Since its founding in 1670, Charleston has been an important maritime trading center; But for much of its history, it has been a city under siege. In 1718, the city was terrorized by the likes of Blackbeard the Pirate; during the Revolutionary War it withstood attacks by British "Redocats" on two separate occasions before finally being occupied. The city is most well known however, as the "cradle of the Confederacy", the place where in 1860, the idea of session from the Union first became a reality.… (plus d'informations)