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The ordeal of the reunion The ordeal of the reunion Mark W. Summers "For a generation, scholarship on the Reconstruction era has rightly focused on the struggles of the recently enslaved for a meaningful freedom and defined its success or failure largely in those ter… OL19996788W
1858 1858 Bruce Chadwick "Highly recommended–a gripping narrative of the critical year of 1858 and the nation's slide toward disunion and war. Chadwick is especially adept at retelling the intense emotions of this critical t… OL2006709W
Apostles of disunion Apostles of disunion Charles B. Dew "In late 1860 and early 1861, state-appointed commissioners traveled the length and breadth of the slave South carrying a fervent message in pursuit of a clear goal: to persuade the political leaders… OL3907670W
The rise of Southern Republicans The rise of Southern Republicans Earl Black "The transformation of southern politics over the past fifty years has been one of the most significant developments in American political life. The emergence of formidable Republican strength in the… OL4102051W
Capitol men Capitol men Philip Dray Pulitzer Prize finalist Philip Dray shines a light on a little known group of men: the nation's first black members of Congress. These men played a critical role in pushing for much-needed reforms in… OL5731368W