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Reconstruction examines the American responses to the profound changes that followed the Civil War and the end of slavery. Focusing on the period from 1865 to 1877, the book explores the political and social dynamics that shaped the United States during this critical era.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Eric Foner
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