Reconstruction
Frederick DOUGLASS
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Éditeur:
Slingshot Books LLC
Slingshot Books LLC
Protection:
Format ouvert - aucune protection
Format ouvert - aucune protection
Année de parution:
2023
2023
ISBN-13:
9798350064803
Description:
In ""Reconstruction,"" the eminent abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass delivers a powerful and insightful analysis of one of the most transformative periods in American history. This remarkable book takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous era following the Civil War, when the nation grappled with the immense task of rebuilding itself, both physically and morally.
Drawing upon his unparalleled life experiences as a former enslaved person who had risen to prominence as an abolitionist, speaker, and writer, Douglass offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the Reconstruction era. His narrative combines historical expertise with a passionate call for justice, equality, and civil rights for all.
""Reconstruction"" illuminates the struggles and achievements of the time, from the passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the challenges faced by newly freed African Americans. Douglass's eloquent prose provides a vivid account of the battles fought in Congress and on the streets, the tensions between North and South, and the rise of movements for racial equality.
This book is a seminal work that remains relevant today as it sheds light on the unresolved issues of race, power, and civil rights in America. Frederick Douglass's ""Reconstruction"" is an essential read for those who seek to understand the enduring legacy of this pivotal period in American history and the ongoing quest for justice and equality.
Drawing upon his unparalleled life experiences as a former enslaved person who had risen to prominence as an abolitionist, speaker, and writer, Douglass offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the Reconstruction era. His narrative combines historical expertise with a passionate call for justice, equality, and civil rights for all.
""Reconstruction"" illuminates the struggles and achievements of the time, from the passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the challenges faced by newly freed African Americans. Douglass's eloquent prose provides a vivid account of the battles fought in Congress and on the streets, the tensions between North and South, and the rise of movements for racial equality.
This book is a seminal work that remains relevant today as it sheds light on the unresolved issues of race, power, and civil rights in America. Frederick Douglass's ""Reconstruction"" is an essential read for those who seek to understand the enduring legacy of this pivotal period in American history and the ongoing quest for justice and equality.