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Punishment or Pardon (Classic Reprint): Force or Freedom, for the Wasted Land - Couverture souple

Cox, Samuel Sullivan

 
9781331210917: Punishment or Pardon (Classic Reprint): Force or Freedom, for the Wasted Land
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1331210917 ISBN 13 : 9781331210917
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book is a compelling historical analysis that examines the disastrous effects of post-Civil War reconstruction policies in the Southern United States. The author argues that these policies, driven by vengeance rather than reconciliation, led to widespread economic devastation, social upheaval, and the erosion of democratic institutions. The book explores the pernicious effects of military occupation, disenfranchisement, and the rise of corrupt and oppressive regimes, shedding light on how these policies set the stage for a century of racial injustice and inequality. Through a meticulous examination of historical documents and first-hand accounts, the author provides a powerful indictment of the Reconstruction era, demonstrating how its misguided and punitive approach perpetuated conflict and sowed the seeds of future turmoil. By situating the Reconstruction period within the broader context of American history, the book offers a fresh perspective on the origins of racial inequality and the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States.

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Éditeur
Forgotten Books
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1331210917
ISBN 13 
9781331210917
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
27
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