Reconstruction. America’s Unfinished Revolution: 1863 - 1877. With a New Introduction by the Author.
by Foner, Eric
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New York: Francis Parkman Prize Edition, History Book Club, (2005). Octavo, black & burgundy boards (hardcover), gilt letters, xxvii, 690 pp. Fine (As New) in a Fine (As New) dust jacket. From dust jacket: Drawn from his extensive research into manuscript collections, official archives, personal papers, and scores of previously untapped resources, Eric Foner presents in Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863 - 1877 the definitive account of the turbulent period when Americans -- both black and white -- responded to the unprecedented social, political, and economic changes unleashed by the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Whether measured by the dreams inspired by emancipation or the more limited goals of securing blacks’ rights as citizens and free laborers, Foner writes, “Reconstruction can only be judged a failure.” Exploring a number of key elements quest for ecautonomy and poloitical equality; the remodeling of Southern society and the new place of planters, merchants, and small farmers; the evolution of racial attitudes; the emergence of a new national state with vast powers; the impact of changes in the North’s economy on the South -- Foner illuminates every aspect of Reconstruction, revealing how and why this revolutionary undertaking ended in failure. In the process, Foner illuminates hundreds of fascinating aspects of this epochal time, including the origins of the Ku Klux Klan, Abraham Lincoln’s views of Reconstruction, the framing of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, the origins of “carpetbaggers” and “Scalawags,” the active role of blacks in all aspects of Reconstruction, and much more. A towering achievement in historical scholarship and a major addition to American letters, Reconstruction has both expanded and redefined our understanding of the violent and controversial years after the Civil War, whose contested legacy still shapes American society.
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- Title
- Reconstruction. America’s Unfinished Revolution: 1863 - 1877. With a New Introduction by the Author.
- Author
- Foner, Eric
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Francis Parkman Prize Edition, History Book Club, (2005).
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- United States History, U. S. History, American History, Americana, U.S.-iana, Reconstruction, Civil War.
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Lighthousebooks, ABAA
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Dade City, Florida
About Lighthousebooks, ABAA
Lighthouse Books, ABAA is a family-owned and operated book shop located in downtown Dade City, Florida, celebrating more than 40 years of business. We're open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our specialties include Florida history and literature, Americana, literature of the South, military history (including, but not limited to, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korean War), children's literature, antique maps, leather bindings and rare & unusual items. We have a wide variety of general stock, including a large landscape/gardening section, a great selection of Christian/church history/Bible study titles, Beat literature, fishing, aviation, maritime, Asian history, African history, European history, South Pacific, British history, archaeology, psychology, philosophy, Latin American and Caribbean history, Canadian history, discovery & exploration, art, antiques & collectibles' reference, pop-up books, railroads, hunting, fire arms, etc. About 25 per cent of our total stock is listed in our online inventory. If ever you're in the area, we invite you to come in and browse; to show our appreciation, we'll offer a 15 per cent discount off any purchases made on your first visit. The proprietor, Michael F. Slicker, is one of about 450 qualified members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, Inc., and its affiliate the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. He was also the founding president of the the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association and is still an active member and committee chairman. In addition to keeping regular hours at the storefront location, Lighthouse Books participate as a vender in about a dozen book fairs, antiques shows, map fairs and related events each year. One such show is The Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, an annual trade show/charity benefit held in downtown St. Petersburg in the spring, that has become the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeast; Slicker has served as Chair since its inception thirty years ago. Please contact us for more information regarding our certified appraisal services. Please visit our website: www.OldFloridaBookStore.com. Bibliophiles might also enjoy our blog, featuring articles on unusual books, author biographies, and other book related subjects:.OldFloridaBookStore.blospot.com.
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