The Civil War and Reconstruction: A Documentary Collection

by William E. Gienapp (Editor)

Overview

An ample, wide-ranging collection of primary sources, The Civil War and Reconstruction: A Documentary Collection, opens a window onto the political, social, cultural, economic, and military history from 1830 to 1877.

Particular attention is paid to social history; coverage of the experience of African Americans, women, and non-elites provides a well-rounded picture of the period.  Substantial selections, careful editing, and helpful annotations make this collection an ideal supplement for your course on the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393975550
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	02/07/2001
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

William E. Gienapp is professor of history at Harvard University.  He is the author of The Origins of the Republican Party, 1852–1856.

Editorial Reviews

This text contains selected reproductions of primary-source documents on the Civil War and Reconstruction period edited for student use. The documents, drawn from the period 1830-1877, discuss social and economic developments as well as political, military, and diplomatic events. Letters and diary entries provide information on people's private lives. A sampling of topics includes causes of the conflict, the military struggle, Union and Confederate politics, diplomacy, African Americans, common soldiers, Johnson's clash with Congress, and the end of Reconstruction. The US and Confederate constitutions are included in the appendix. The volume is not indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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