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Reconstruction and the Rise of Jim Crow: 1864-1896
(Drama of American History)
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History is dramatic -- and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young readers.Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the id
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Hardcover, 93 pages
Published
January 1st 2000
by Cavendish Square Publishing
(first published September 1st 1997)
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This is a brief but enlightening history of the Reconstruction era that followed the American Civil War. Well intended as those early efforts at integration were, they ultimately gave way to the rise of Jim Crow. Tragic.
This was a fine overview of Reconstruction, especially considering how short it is. While not entirely in the “reconstruction was bad because the North overstepped its boundaries” camp, Collier seems to be very invested in directing attention to what some of the less racist white men did during reconstruction. Focusing so much on reconstruction from the perspective of the Northern Radical Republicans and failing to mention black politicians stepping into office during this period makes this feel
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Short and interesting. Great read.
(Audiobook) (2.5 Stars) This relatively short work offers insight into the rise of Reconstruction and how the nation went from the end of the Civil War to the rise of segregation and Jim Crow. It offers key details, names and actions. Mainly a surface level overview, it would be a refresher or introduction to a key aspect of US History that still resonates today, 150+ years later. Should tigger some additional desire to read more about this vital time. The narrator does not add or detract from t
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A concise survey of the political chaos following the American civil war. Lincoln’s assassination left his anti aristocratic and southern VP in charge of overseeing the putting back together of the USA. Vast social and political complexities and varied public sentiments morphed into compromises and a segregation that, while not slavery nor war, were at times closer to it than to real freedom or peace. One is left to wonder at how far we’ve come, and yet still to go. 2 hours or 93 pages of the sh
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Refreshing. This is essentially a modern textbook lesson for teaching the Reconstruction to high school & college students. I'm just heartened to know that the current generations will receive a more balanced, comprehensive, and factually correct then the scant biased version I received in the 1970s.
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Good, short overview of the Reconstruction. Served as a good refresher, but definitely not what you want to read if you want a deep dive on the Reconstruction. Think of it as a Cliffs Notes version of the Reconstruction period.
Easy read and provided great information.
A very brief overview of reconstruction.
This is a nice overview that can provide context before the reader delves into more detailed reconstruction readings. Easy read finished in 1 day.
Listened to it in less than a day. Short and gets the gist across!
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A brief synopsis of the history of reconstruction after the civil war. Seems well done and to the point of explaining the main reasons and highlights of this period.
This is the best book I have read on the subject of Southern Reconstruction in America. Although it's filed in the juvenile section at the library, it is well worth the read for adults as well.
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This is a quick 2 hour listen. A history lesson from an expert, and well done. This is part of a series, and I look forward to hearing more.
Yes, this is middle/high school reading, but it's an easy way to get the facts without being overwhelmed. I will read more.
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Great starting point that briefly talks about the the broader political strokes that came after the Civil War which affected the integration of black slaves and still has ramifications to perceptions today.
Really enjoying listening to this series. Very readable for children or adults!
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