Books matching: post civil war american south
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In "Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880" by W.E.B. Du Bois, the author delves into the main cause of the American Civil War - the black worker. Throughout the book, Du Bois discusses class struggles, the failed revolution, racial tensions, and other societal issues arising from the aftermath of the Civil War. He offers a detailed and stirring account of the unresolved issues of that era, shedding light on how the country used black labor and failed to provide the rightful compensation. The book is praised for its forceful and authoritative narrative, making it a must-read for those seeking unbridled truth about America's history.
Eric Foner's "Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877" is a comprehensive examination of the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. The book delves into the political, social, and economic complexities of the time period, highlighting the struggles faced by freed slaves, the violence against black Americans, and the failure of Reconstruction to bring about lasting change. Foner's writing style is detailed and thorough, drawing on extensive research to provide a nuanced understanding of the historical events and their impact on American society.
ON January 1, 1863, after a winter storm swept up the east coast of the United States, the sun rose in a cloudless sky over Washington, D.C. At the White House, Abraham Lincoln spent most of the day w...- #3
Save:'Sanctuary' by William Faulkner is a dark and controversial novel set in the Southern society of post-Civil War America. The story follows the character Temple Drake, a young college girl from a prominent Mississippi family, who becomes a victim of rape and is later kidnapped to a brothel in Memphis. The plot unfolds with gritty themes of crime, guilt, deception, and the disintegrating psyche of the characters involved. Faulkner's signature writing style, a mix of brutal realism and transcendent lyricism, immerses readers in a narrative that explores the dark underbelly of small-town Mississippi, blending elements of horror and sensuality.
From beyond the screen of bushes which surrounded the spring, Popeye watched the man drinking. A faint path led from the road to the spring. Popeye watched the man—a tall, thin man, hatless, in worn g...
