From one of our most distinguished historians comes a groundbreaking new examination of the myths and realities of the period after the Civil War.
He compellingly refutes long-standing misconceptions of Reconstruct.
We see African Americans as active agents in overthrowing slavery, in shaping Reconstruction, and creating a legacy long obscured and misunderstood.
Drawing on a wide range of long-neglected documents, Eric Foner places a new emphasis on black experiences and roles during the era.
From one of our most distinguished historians comes a groundbreaking new examination of the myths and realities of the period after the Civil War