Reconstruction and the Constitution, 1866-1876 by John William Burgess
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"Reconstruction and the Constitution, 1866-1876" by John William Burgess is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the complexities and implications of the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War, focusing particularly on the constitutional aspects of reintegrating the Southern states into the Union. It aims to critique and analyze the various plans and policies that emerged during this transformative period in American history. The opening of
the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the theory of Reconstruction, emphasizing the distinction between the concept of a "state" within a federal system and the nature of local governance. Burgess argues that a proper understanding of what constitutes a "state" is critical for addressing the challenges of Reconstruction, particularly the erroneous means employed in the process. He asserts that both the North and the South must acknowledge their roles in the failures of Reconstruction, and lays out the foundation for the discussions that will follow. This introduction highlights the idea that restoring civil governance requires not only legal frameworks but also a sincere recognition of past errors by both factions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burgess, John William, 1844-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Reconstruction and the Constitution, 1866-1876 |
| Credits | Produced by Ron Swanson |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1877 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50295 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50295-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 647 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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