"Reconstruction and the Constitution, 1866-1876" by John William Burgess is a historical analysis that explores the difficult period of rebuilding the United States after the Civil War, with a special interest in how the Constitution was interpreted and applied. The book examines different ideas and actions taken to bring the Southern states back into the country, judging their effectiveness and fairness. It begins by setting up the idea that understanding what a "state" truly means within a larger nation is key to understanding the problems of Reconstruction. The author suggests that mistakes were made by both the North and South during this time.
Reconstruction and the Constitution, 1866-1876
By John William Burgess
A nation struggles to redefine itself after war, grappling with constitutional questions and past failures.
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About the AuthorJohn William Burgess was an American political scientist. He spent most of his career at Columbia University where he in 1880 created the first graduate school in Political Science. He has been described as "the most influential political scientist of the period" and "the father of American political science."
John William Burgess was an American political scientist. He spent most of his career at Columbia University where he in 1880 created the first graduate school in Political Science. He has been described as "the most influential political scientist of the period" and "the father of American political science."
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