America's Reconstruction: People and Politics After the Civil War Contributor(s): Foner, Eric (Author), Mahoney, Olivia (Author), Bryan, Charles F. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0807122343 ISBN-13: 9780807122341 Publisher: LSU Press OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1997 Annotation: Published in conjunction with a major exhibition produced by the Valentine Museum and the Virginia Historical Society, and including nearly 300 images from the collection, AMERICA'S RECONSTRUCTION examines how black and white Southerners responded to the eradication of slavery, analyzes Reconstruction governments and the reasons for their demise, and more. 119 halftones. 13 color photos. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century |
Dewey: 973.81 |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 7.33" W x 9.16" (0.57 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Topical - Civil War - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: One of the most misunderstood periods in American history, Reconstruction remains relevant today because its central issue -- the role of the federal government in protecting citizens' rights and promoting economic and racial justice in a heterogeneous society -- is still unresolved. America's Reconstruction examines the origins of this crucial time, explores how black and white Southerners responded to the abolition of slavery, traces the political disputes between Congress and President Andrew Johnson, and analyzes the policies of the Reconstruction governments and the reasons for their demise. |