The Rebuilding of Old Commonwealths Being Essays Towards the Training of the Forgotten Man in the Southern States

By Walter Hines Page

Book Overview

The Rebuilding of Old Commonwealths is a collection of essays written by Walter H. Page, aimed at addressing the issue of the forgotten man in the Southern States. The book discusses the reconstruction of the Southern States after the Civil War, focusing on the need to educate and train the common man who had been neglected in the past. Page argues that the rebuilding of the South should not only focus on physical reconstruction but also on the social and economic development of the region. The book provides insights into the challenges faced by the Southern States in the aftermath of the Civil War and offers solutions for rebuilding the region. Overall, The Rebuilding of Old Commonwealths is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Southern States and the reconstruction era.1902. Contents: The Forgotten Man: An Address delivered in June 1897, at the State Normal and Industrial School for Women, at Greensboro, North Carolina; The School that Build a Town: An Address delivered in December, 1901, at the State Normal School, at Athens, Georgia; and The Rebuilding of Old Commonwealths: Republished from The Atlantic Monthly, for May, 1902.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: 1417905174
• ISBN13: 9781417905171
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"