New America V1 (1867)

By William Hepworth Dixon

Book Overview

New America V1 (1867) is a book written by William Hepworth Dixon that explores the United States during the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of American life. The first part examines the political landscape, including the presidency of Andrew Johnson and the challenges faced by the newly reunited country. The second part looks at the social and cultural changes that were taking place, including the rise of industrialization and the changing role of women in society. The third part focuses on the American West, including the expansion of the railroad and the settlement of new territories. The final part explores the African American experience during Reconstruction, including their struggles for equality and the rise of organizations like the Ku Klux Klan. Throughout the book, Dixon provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the challenges facing America during this pivotal moment in its history.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116407217X
• ISBN13: 9781164072171
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"