Neither Carpetbaggers Nor Scalawags. Black Officeholders During the Reconstruction of Alabama, 1867-1878.

by Richard Bailey

This book recounts events in post-Civil War Alabama, including political affairs and the attempts by the black population to carve out a social, educational, and economic existence during turbulent times after the end of slavery. It was a time of restrained joy, a time of jubilee, a time for building, especially a better way of living for the ex-slaves and their families. Many participated fully in the political process during the Reconstruction period. The stories of a number of black officeholders are told for the first time in this book.

Genres: History

498 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1991