The Negro In Reconstruction Paperback Book by Robert Cruden Spectrum 1969

This chronicle of the Negro's plight after the Civil War synthesizes recent interpretations of the black role in Re- construction. 

Cruden stresses the Negro's positive contributions, in contrast to older interpretations still found in many books. 

He analyzes the crucial issues in black Reconstruction, including the importance of the Negro church, the type-casting of the black man as propertyless laborer, the limits of black political power, and the psychological and economic fears of whites that finally undermined America's first major experiment in integration.

Although Reconstruction was fundamentally a white man's policy, according to Robert Cruden, it committed the nation to the principle of equality, which black men today still struggle to realize.

Interpreting historical events has always been difficult; yester- day's momentous occurrence can become tomorrow's insignificant footnote. 

While no one can remake the past, mankind has found that historical accounts need to be reexamined periodically.

The NEW INSIGHTS IN HISTORY series provides a contemporary point of view. Each author undertakes an innovative, original reappraisal of a particular segment of history, employing the most recent scholarship and methods to stimulate the study of the past.

Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. A few white marks on the front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover the edges. This is an ex-library which may contain stamps, stickers, tape, inserts, and or librarian marks. Staining on the front and back cover.  A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.

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