Capitol men

the epic story of Reconstruction through the lives of the first Black congressmen

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463 pages

English language

Published Dec. 31, 2008 by Houghton Mifflin Co..

ISBN:
978-0-618-56370-8
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OCLC Number:
214064100

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Pulitzer Prize finalist Philip Dray shines a light on a little known group of men: the nation's first black members of Congress. These men played a critical role in pushing for much-needed reforms in the wake of a traumatic civil war, including public education for all children, equal rights, and protection from Klan violence. But they have been either neglected or maligned by most historians--their "glorious failure" chalked up to corruption and "ill-preparedness."--From publisher description.

3 editions

Subjects

  • United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Biography
  • Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
  • African American legislators -- Biography
  • Social justice -- United States -- History -- 19th century
  • United States -- Race relations -- Political aspects -- History -- 19th century
  • Southern States -- Race relations -- Political aspects -- History -- 19th century
  • United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1900
  • Southern States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950