Overview
The Uncivil War: Washington During The Reconstruction, 1865-1878 is a non-fiction book written by James Huntington Whyte. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place in Washington D.C. during the Reconstruction period following the American Civil War. The author examines the political, social, and economic changes that occurred during this time and how they affected the nation's capital.Whyte explores the struggles of the Republican Party to maintain control of the government and the opposition they faced from the Democratic Party. He also delves into the issues of race and the fight for civil rights for African Americans, including the establishment of schools and the right to vote.The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political climate of the time, including the corruption and scandals that plagued the government. Whyte also examines the impact of the Reconstruction policies on the Southern states and how they affected the country as a whole.Overall, The Uncivil War: Washington During The Reconstruction, 1865-1878 is a well-researched and insightful examination of a critical period in American history. It provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of the Reconstruction era and its impact on the nation's capital.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.
- | Author: James Huntington Whyte
- | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- | Publication Date: Jun 23, 2012
- | Number of Pages: 336 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 125840091X
- | ISBN-13: 9781258400910
