Review of "The Wars of Reconstruction: The Brief, Violent History of America's Most Progressive Era" on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Legit book, lots of information.
438 pages
English language
Published May 12, 2014 by Bloomsbury.
The Wars of Reconstruction: The Brief, Violent History of America's Most Progressive Era
the brief, violent history of America's most progressive era
5 stars
(2 reviews)
A history of the Reconstruction years, which marked the United States' most progressive moment prior to the Civil Rights movement, tells the stories of the African-American activists and officeholders who risked their lives for equality after the Civil War.
Review of "The Wars of Reconstruction: The Brief, Violent History of America's Most Progressive Era" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
The most progressive era in America's history is quickly followed by it's most violent and terror ridden. White supremacists in The South succeed in winning the Civil War after having surrendered the military conflict.
Subjects
- Politics and government
- Race relations
- Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
- History
Places
- United States