The United States Since The Civil War

By Charles Ramsdell Lingley

The United States since the Civil War surveys the major political, social, and economic transformations that shaped America after the end of national conflict. The work examines the challenges of rebuilding a divided country, focusing on Reconstruction and the struggle to redefine citizenship, governance, and regional balance. It explores the rise of industrial growth, urban expansion, and changing labor conditions, showing how economic power and social structures evolved together. The narrative also reflects on shifting political alliances, debates over federal authority, and the pressures created by rapid modernization. Attention is given to reform movements, racial tensions, and the development of new national priorities as the country moved toward a more complex global presence. Through a broad historical lens, the book highlights how postwar America faced both opportunity and instability, balancing ideals of unity with persistent conflict and inequality. By connecting policy, culture, and economic change, the account offers insight into how the United States transformed into a modern nation shaped by ambition, struggle, and ongoing debates about democracy and identity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9377505720
• ISBN13: 9789377505721
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"