Reconstruction after the Civil War, Third Edition

by John Hope Franklin, Eric Foner (Foreword by), Michael W. Fitzgerald (Memoir by)

Overview

Reconstruction after the Civil War explores the role of former slaves during this period in American history. Looking past popular myths and controversial scholarship, John Hope Franklin uses his astute insight and careful research to provide an accurate, comprehensive portrait of the era. His arguments concerning the brevity of the North’s occupation, the limited power wielded by former slaves, the influence of moderate southerners, the flawed constitutions of the radical state governments, and the downfall of Reconstruction remain compelling today. This new edition of Reconstruction after the Civil War also includes a foreword by Eric Foner and a perceptive essay by Michael W. Fitzgerald.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780226923376
Publisher:	University of Chicago Press
Publication date:	12/06/2012
Series:	The Chicago History of American Civilization
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

John Hope Franklin (1915-2009) was the James B. Duke Professor of History Emeritus at Duke University. He is the author of many books, including Mirror to America: The Autobiography of John Hope Franklin and Racial Inequality in America.

Table of Contents

Illustrations ix

Foreword to the Third Edition Eric Foner xi

1 The Aftermath of War 1

2 Presidential Peacemaking 14

3 Reconstruction: Confederate Style 32

4 Confederate Reconstruction Under Fire 53

5 Challenge by Congress 69

6 The South's New Leaders 84

7 Constitution-making in the Radical South 104

8 Reconstruction-Black and White 127

9 Counter Reconstruction 150

10 Economic and Social Reconstruction 170

11 The Era Begins to End 189

12 The Aftermath of "Redemption" 211

Important Dates 221

Suggested Readings 225

John Hope Franklin and His Reconstruction Michael W. Fitzgerald 235

Acknowledgments 249

Index 251

Editorial Reviews

[John Hope] Franklin used intellect and patience to surmount the barriers thrust in his way and went on to become one of the preeminent historians of his time.”

U.S. News and World Report

John Hope Franklin’s Reconstruction: After the Civil War fills this yawning gap [in scholarship of this period] and with notable balance and judicious temper, tells an old story in a new light. . . . Franklin makes good his contentions at every point and provides a sorely needed restatement of what scholars now know about Reconstruction.”

New York Times