The Wars of Reconstruction
Narrated by Eric Jason Martin
- Released
- January 21, 2014
- Length
- 16 hrs 4 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Studios for Bloomsbury
"The Wars of Reconstruction" by Douglas Egerton offers a detailed and comprehensive exploration of the lives of hundreds of African-American activists and officeholders during the tumultuous years after the Civil War. The book highlights significant milestones in racial progress, such as the election of the first African-American senators and Supreme Court justices, amid a backdrop of intense white resistance and violence. By focusing on state and local politics, Egerton recounts the struggles and achievements of these pioneers in the face of grave dangers, providing a nuanced view of this pivotal period in American history.
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