In this Book
- Reforging the White Republic: Race, Religion, and American Nationalism, 1865–1898
- Book
- 2015
- Published by: Louisiana State University Press
- Series: Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War
summary
During Reconstruction, former abolitionists in the North had a golden opportunity to pursue true racial justice and permanent reform in America. But after the sacrifice made by thousands of Union soldiers to arrive at this juncture, the moment soon slipped away, leaving many whites throughout the North and South more racist than before. Edward J. Blum takes a fresh look at the reasons for this failure in Reforging the White Republic, focusing on the vital role that religion played in reunifying northern and southern whites into a racially segregated society. A blend of history and social science, Reforging the White Republic offers a surprising perspective on the forces of religion as well as nationalism and imperialism at a critical point in American history.
Table of Contents
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- Preface to the 2015 Edition
- pp. xv-xxx
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xxxi-xxxii
- Bibliography
- pp. 303-344
- Illustrations
- pp. 357-364
Additional Information
ISBN
9780807160428
Related ISBN(s)
9780807160411, 9780807160435, 9780807160442
MARC Record
OCLC
911594505
Pages
400
Launched on MUSE
2015-06-25
Language
English
Open Access
No