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West From Appomattox: The Reconstruction Of America After The Civil War
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From The Author Of The Popular Letters From An American Newsletter: A Sweeping Story Of How Northerners, Southerners, And Westerners Together Created Modern America In The Years From Abraham Lincoln To Theodore Roosevelta Wall Street Journal Bestsellerthe Story Of Reconstruction Is Not Simply About The Rebuilding Of The South After The Civil War. Instead, The Late Nineteenth Century Defined Modern America, As Southerners, Northerners, And Westerners Gradually Hammered Out A National Identity That United Three Regions Into A Country That Could Become A World Power. Ultimately, The Story Of Reconstruction Is About How A Middle Class Formed In America And How Its Members Defined What The Nation Would Stand For, Both At Home And Abroad, For The Next Century And Beyond.A Sweeping History Of The United States From The Era Of Abraham Lincoln To The Presidency Of Theodore Roosevelt, This Engaging Book Stretches The Boundaries Of Our Understanding Of Reconstruction. Historian Heather Cox Richardsonwhose Daily Letters From An American Substack Newsletter Has Attracted A Wide Followingties The North And West Into The Postcivil War Story That Usually Focuses Narrowly On The South, Encompassing The Significant People And Events Of This Profoundly Important Era.By Weaving Together The Experiences Of Real Individualsfrom A Plantation Mistress, A Native American Warrior, And A Labor Organizer To Andrew Carnegie, Julia Ward Howe, Booker T. Washington, And Sitting Bullwho Lived During The Decades Following The Civil War And Who Left Records In Their Own Words, Richardson Tells A Story About The Creation Of Modern America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'West from Appomattox'? A: The main theme of 'West from Appomattox' is the transformation of America during the Reconstruction era, exploring how various regions—Northerners, Southerners, and Westerners—contributed to the formation of a national identity that would shape the country for the next century.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: 'West from Appomattox' is authored by Heather Cox Richardson, a historian known for her engaging narrative style and her popular 'Letters From an American' newsletter.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 1, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'West from Appomattox' contains 396 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'West from Appomattox' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book considered new or used? A: The item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the historical period from the Civil War through the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on the late nineteenth century.
- Q: Are there illustrations in this edition? A: Yes, this edition is noted as 'Illustrated', which means it includes visual elements that complement the text.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author include in the narrative? A: Heather Cox Richardson weaves together the experiences of diverse individuals from different backgrounds, including a plantation mistress, a Native American warrior, and notable figures like Andrew Carnegie and Booker T. Washington.
- Q: Does the book focus solely on the South during Reconstruction? A: No, the book expands the narrative of Reconstruction beyond the South, incorporating the roles and impacts of the North and West in shaping modern America.