Eric Foner Book On Reconstruction. This book is an abridgment of my reconstruction: Last updated on may 5, 2015, by enotes editorial.
This book, an abridged version of his masterpiece reconstruction, americas unfinished revolution , is the most comprehensive and best analysis of it's period. The new yorker interviewed historian eric foner after the assault on the capitol last week for his insights into the lessons the reconstruction era holds for the looking at our current situation. The questions are by the new yorker’s eric chotiner, the magazine’s “q&a” contributor.
This masterful treatment of one of the most complex periods of american history ( new republic) made history when it was originally published in 1988.
Illustrations, maps, notes, and index. Historian eric foner on the 'unresolved legacy of reconstruction' after the civil war, the federal government promised former slaves equality and. The southern part of the nation was in need of governmental, economical, and social repair after losing the civil war. Last updated on may 5, 2015, by enotes editorial.