Reconstruction: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Book Synopsis: The era known as Reconstruction is one of the unhappiest times in American history. It succeeded in reuniting the nation politically after the Civil War but in little else. Among its chief failures was the inability to chart a progressive course for race relations after the abolition of slavery and rise of Jim Crow. Reconstruction also struggled to successfully manage the Southern resistance towards a Northern, free-labor pattern. But the failures cannot obscure a number of notable accomplishments, with decisive long-term consequences for American life: the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution, the election of the first African American representatives to the US Congress, and the avoidance of any renewed outbreak of civil war. Reconstruction suffered from poor leadership and uncertainty of direction, but it also laid the groundwork for renewed struggles for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement. This Very Short Introduction delves into the constitutional, political, and social issues behind Reconstruction to provide a lucid and original account of a historical moment that left an indelible mark on American social fabric. Award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo depicts Reconstruction as a "bourgeois revolution" -- as the attempted extension of the free-labor ideology embodied by Lincoln and the Republican Party to what was perceived as a Southern region gone astray from the Founders' intention in the pursuit of Romantic aristocracy. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Discover the fascinating era of American history with "Reconstruction: A Very Short Introduction". Dive into the complexities of this tumultuous period that followed the Civil War, exploring the struggles and achievements that shaped the nation. Uncover the profound impact of Reconstruction on race relations, constitutional amendments, and the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement. Gain insight into this pivotal moment in American history with this concise and informative book.

Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Reconstruction with the award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo. Gain a fresh perspective on the political, social, and constitutional intricacies of this transformative period. Unravel the complexities of Reconstruction as a “bourgeois revolution” and its attempts to steer the South towards the ideals of the Founding Fathers. Explore how Reconstruction laid the groundwork for future struggles for racial equality, shaping the course of American society.

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