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REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF THE SOUTH IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
06 / 2004
9781419144448
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Sinopsis

Report On The Condition Of The South is a historical book written by Carl Schurz. It was originally published in 1865 and is an important primary source for understanding the Reconstruction era in the United States. The book is a firsthand account of Schurz?s travels through the southern states during the years following the Civil War. It documents the social, economic, and political conditions of the region, as well as the experiences of newly freed slaves and their struggles for equality.Schurz was a German immigrant who had served as a Union general during the Civil War and later became a prominent politician and statesman. His report is notable for its detailed observations and insights into the challenges facing the South in the aftermath of the war.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the destruction of infrastructure, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, the establishment of new governments, and the efforts of freed slaves to build new lives for themselves. It also includes Schurz?s reflections on the role of the federal government in Reconstruction and his recommendations for how best to rebuild the South.Overall, Report On The Condition Of The South is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history. It provides a valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by the South in the years following the Civil War, and remains a relevant and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of the United States.In reply to the resolution adopted by the Senate on the 12th instant, I have the honor to state, that the rebellion waged by a portion of the people against the properly constituted authorities of the government of the United States has been suppressed, that the United States are in possession of every State in which the insurrection existed, and that, as far as could be done, the courts of the United States have been restored, post offices re-established, and steps taken to put into effective operation the revenue laws of the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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