Reconstruction Updated Edition: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-18 (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)

The Reconstruction Era: A Brief but Crucial Period in American History Are you ready to delve into one of the most pivotal periods in American history? Look no further than "Reconstruction" by Eric Foner.

This comprehensive and insightful book provides a masterful treatment of the post-Civil War era, offering a fresh perspective on the complex changes that shaped modern America. With a new introduction from the author, this edition offers a unique opportunity to explore the evolving attitudes towards race and equality during this transformative period.

Foner's incisive analysis reveals how the emancipated slaves' quest for economic autonomy and equal citizenship reshaped the political agenda of Reconstruction, and how the remodeling of Southern society impacted the place of planters, merchants, and small farmers within it. This "smart book of enormous strengths" (Boston Globe) remains the standard work on the wrenching post-Civil War period – an era whose legacy still reverberates in the United States today.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of American history and its ongoing impact on contemporary society.