America: Great Crises in Our History Told by Its Makers: Reconstruction 1865-1890

"America: Great Crises in Our History Told by Its Makers; Reconstruction 1865-1890" is a comprehensive collection of primary source documents and personal accounts that chronicle one of the most transformative and challenging periods in the history of the United States. As the ninth volume in this scholarly series, the work focuses on the complex era of Reconstruction following the conclusion of the American Civil War. By presenting history through the voices of those who lived it, the book provides an intimate look at the political, social, and economic struggles inherent in reuniting a fractured nation.

The collection covers critical milestones occurring between 1865 and 1890, including the legislative battles over civil rights, the rebuilding of Southern infrastructure, and the evolving definitions of American citizenship. Through firsthand narratives, speeches, and official records, the work offers a vivid portrayal of the tensions between state and federal authority and the shifting cultural landscape of the late 19th century. This volume serves as an essential resource for historians and students alike, emphasizing the foundational crises that tested the resilience of the American republic and established the trajectory for the country's modern development.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025516125
• ISBN13: 9781025516127
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"