Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow

Stony the Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow

by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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A Must-Read for Understanding America's Racial History

Reconstruction was a period of great hope and promise for African Americans. After centuries of slavery, they were finally free and had the opportunity to build a new life for themselves. But their newfound freedom was short-lived. White Southerners, unwilling to accept the end of slavery, launched a campaign of violence and intimidation to keep African Americans in their place. This campaign of terror, known as Jim Crow, would last for nearly a century and would have a profound impact on the lives of African Americans.

In his groundbreaking book, Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow, Eric Foner provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of this pivotal period in American history. Drawing on extensive research, Foner reveals the complex interplay between race, politics, and power that shaped the post-Civil War era.

Foner begins by examining the Reconstruction era, a time of great hope and promise for African Americans. With the passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments, African Americans were finally granted citizenship and the right to vote. They also made significant gains in education, employment, and politics. But their newfound freedom was short-lived. White Southerners, unwilling to accept the end of slavery, launched a campaign of violence and intimidation to keep African Americans in their place. This campaign of terror, known as Jim Crow, would last for nearly a century and would have a profound impact on the lives of African Americans.

Foner's book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of America's current racial divide. He provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of the post-Civil War era, revealing the complex interplay between race, politics, and power that shaped this pivotal period in American history.

Key Themes in Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow

* The complex interplay between race, politics, and power in the post-Civil War era * The rise of Jim Crow and its devastating impact on the lives of African Americans * The failure of Reconstruction and the long shadow it cast over American race relations * The continuing legacy of white supremacy in America

Reviews

"Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of America's current racial divide. Eric Foner provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of the post-Civil War era, revealing the complex interplay between race, politics, and power that shaped this pivotal period in American history." - The New York Times

"Foner's book is a powerful reminder of the unfinished work of Reconstruction. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of America's current racial divide." - The Washington Post

"Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow is a landmark work of scholarship that will reshape our understanding of American history. Foner's book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of America's current racial divide." - The Boston Globe

About the Author

Eric Foner is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and the author of numerous books on American history, including Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877. He is a professor of history at Columbia University.

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Stony the Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow

by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	155119 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	320 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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