A window into early Reconstruction-era Tennessee through sworn testimony and official questions. This edition presents excerpts from a 1865–1866 record, capturing how leaders and witnesses discussed loyalty, rebellion, and the prospects for federal intervention in Tennessee after the Civil War.
The material offers a careful, primary-source look at attitudes toward the U.S. government, the strength of former rebels, and the potential effects of admission to Congress on local trust and justice for the freedmen. It helps readers understand the tensions and hopes that shaped the transition from secession to reintegration.
- See how questions about the rebel presence and voting power were framed by officials and lawyers
- Watch how witnesses assess public sentiment and the dangers of restoration in practice
- Observe how the discussion of freedmen’s rights fits into broader political dialogue
- Note the cautious optimism about reconciliation and federal oversight during reconstruction
Ideal for readers of Civil War and Reconstruction history, primary-source study, and those seeking a window into state-level debates of the era.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the convened discussions, proceedings, and public declarations of the Tennessee State Constitutional Convention of the Civil War era. The text contains the acts and resolutions passed during the convention sessions, which were held across three years. Beginning with the initial steps that led to the convention, the book documents the alteration and amendments proposed to the State Constitution, the proceedings to ratify them, and the subsequent election of Tennessee state officials. These actions were the first steps in the process of restoring Tennessee to the governance of the United States and would ultimately lead to the state's readmission to the Union. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332526185_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332526185
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332526185
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)