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Reconstruction an unfinished revolution eric foner, dewitt clinton professor of history at columbia university, wrote a prizewinning book about reconstruction titled. Americas unfinished revolution, 18631877, updated ed. Americas unfinished revolution 18631877 is a historical account of the years following the civil war, known as the reconstruction era, and how the political, economic, and social environments were changed in both the north and south during this period. In offering a summary of the reconstruction era in americastarting with president abraham lincolns emancipation proclamation and ending with the compromise of 1877foner adopts a moderate revisionist view. The listed critical essays and books will be invaluable for writing essays and papers on reconstruction 18651877. One of the most comprehensive books about reconstruction is eric foners reconstruction.
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