1876

". . . a reassessment of Ulysses S. Grant, arguing that the great Civil War commander's battle to save the Union continued to the very end of his presidency when a crisis threatened to fracture the still fragile nation once again"--Provided by publisher.

Argues that illegal maneuvers by Republicans robbed the 1876 presidential election from New York democrat Samuel J. Tilden and gave it to Rutherford B. Hayes; and discusses the election's effect on race relations.

Describes the political climate and the campaign and election events that made the 1876 Presidential election one of the most highly disputed in the Nation's history.

Chronicles the presidential election of 1876 and presents primary documents from Rutherford B. Hayes's administration.