Reconstruction by Eric Foner
America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877
The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Reconstruction era in the United States, a period following the Civil War from 1863 to 1877, during which the nation grappled with reintegrating the Southern states and addressing the status of former enslaved people. It explores the political, social, and economic challenges of rebuilding the nation, highlighting the struggles for racial equality and the resistance from Southern whites. The narrative delves into the successes and failures of Reconstruction policies, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, and the eventual compromise that led to the end of Reconstruction, setting the stage for the Jim Crow era. Through detailed research, it examines the lasting impact of this transformative period on American history and race relations.
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
This book is not currently on any lists.