Description
Author Eric Foner
Publisher Harper & Row
Format hardcover with dustjacket
Condition Hardcover, First Edition, Brodart-Protected
Summary
Eric Foner’s Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877 is a groundbreaking and definitive study of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Foner explores how the nation struggled to redefine itself after the Civil War, tackling the challenges of emancipation, civil rights, and democracy in a divided society.
This masterwork details the hopes and setbacks of Reconstruction, including the radical attempts at racial equality, the resistance from the South, and the eventual retreat from progress due to political compromises and systemic racism. Foner’s in-depth analysis sheds light on how the era shaped modern America, revealing how many of its unresolved issues continue to resonate today.
This first edition hardcover copy is protected with a Brodart archival cover, preserving its condition. A must-have for historians, scholars, and collectors, this book remains an essential resource for understanding America’s ongoing struggle for justice and equality.