Presents an overview of post-Civil War America, discussing the events and challenges that marked the Reconstruction which began in 1863 and ended in 1877.
A facsimile edition of the 1866 publication containing seventy-two poems on major campaigns, battles, and events of the Civil War, representing the author's first foray into the world of poetry.
Explores how Americans' memories and perceptions about the Civil War have changed throughout history, and discusses how the country's collective thoughts about the war have affected race relations.
"Discusses the Reconstruction period, 1865-1877, after the American Civil War, including the rebuilding of the South and the establishment of laws protecting the rights of African-Americans"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the period of reconstruction following the American Civil War, discussing what provisions were made for African-Americans, what laws were made and more.
Examines the Reconstruction and aftermath of the Civil War, covering the evolution of the Reconstruction, Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan, the Wade-Davis plan, Lincoln's assassination, and more.
Explores how women's lives changed in the years following the end of the Civil War through the Reconstruction, with excerpts from letters and diaries of five women of the era describing their lives and the challenges they faced.
In 1870, Reconstruction brings big changes to the Louisiana sugar plantation where spunky ten-year-old Sugar has always lived, including her friendship with Billy, the son of her former master, and the arrival of workmen from China.
