The Civil War and Reconstruction by James G. Randall


The Civil War and Reconstruction
Title : The Civil War and Reconstruction
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ISBN : 0393974278
ISBN-10 : 9780393974270
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 800
Publication : First published January 1, 1937

Long considered the standard text in the field, The Civil War and Reconstruction—originally written by James G. Randall and revised by David Donald—is now available in a thoroughly revised new edition prepared by David Donald, Jean H. Baker, and Michael F. Holt. Maintaining the accuracy and comprehensiveness that distinguished the original, the revised edition incorporates the best new scholarship in the field. Expanded and updated coverage of social and cultural history includes detailed discussions of southern society, slavery and the African-American experience, the experiences of women, and issues of class. The postwar chapters have been reconceived to treat Reconstruction as a national, rather than a regional, problem, exploring the connections between developments in the South and parallel changes in the North.

In this text on the American Civil War, Jean Baker discusses Southern society, slavery, the experiences of women and issues of class. Mike Holt has focused his attention on the post-war Reconstruction.

The Civil War and Reconstruction Reviews

  • Brandon T. Wilson

    The best book to read and reference on Civil War and Reconstruction, especially reconstruction. We have for so long focused on the war itself and forget about the Fallout and atrocities afterward. A must read and a permanent reference volume for any student of the Civil War and government.

  • Andrew Price

    Defense, serious history, but well worth the trouble. If you want to be able to have an informed opinion of the effects of the Civil War this is a great place to start.

  • Fredrick Danysh

    Even though the American Civil War ended in 1865, the revenge on and control of the South continued until 1876. The Republican party sought to punish white Southern Democrats for trying to secede from the Union. This helped give rise to the Klu Klux Klan which was founded by these Democrats to keep control over the new black Republicans.

  • Jonathan

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