Eric Foner se adentra en la Guerra Civil y la Reconstrucción, la esclavitud y la América del siglo XIX. Su obra examina momentos cruciales de la historia estadounidense, ofreciendo profundas perspectivas sobre las fuerzas políticas y sociales que moldearon la nación. El enfoque de Foner es analítico, centrándose en las consecuencias duraderas de estas épocas. Su escritura es valorada por su erudición y su capacidad para iluminar complejas cuestiones históricas.
The textbook offers a comprehensive approach to American history, tailored for AP® students. It emphasizes close reading and analytical writing, equipping learners with practical skills essential for success in the AP® course. Enhanced by a robust media package, including interactive tutorials and quizzes, the material prepares students thoroughly for classroom discussions and assessments, fostering a deep understanding of historical content.
In thiscollection of polemical pieces, Foner expounds on the relevance ofAbraham Lincoln's legacy in the age of Obama and on the need foranother era of Reconstruction. In addition to articles in which Fonercalls out politicians and the powerful for their abuse and misuseof American history, Foner assesses some of his fellow leadinghistorians of the late 20th century, including Richard Hofstadter,Howard Zinn and Eric Hobsbawm. Foner ends with an open letterto Bernie Sanders analysing the great tradition of radicalism thathe has spent his career studying and which, he argues, Americansof progressive disposition should seek to celebrate and retrieve.
This updated and abridged edition of a prizewinning classic explores the pivotal post-Civil War period that significantly influenced the development of modern America. Renowned for its historical insight, the work delves into the complexities of Reconstruction, examining its impact on society, politics, and race relations. The author, recognized as a leading historian in this field, offers a fresh perspective on the era's challenges and achievements, making it an essential read for understanding the foundations of contemporary America.
The story of how three remarkable New Yorkers helped over 3000 African
American slaves escape to a life of liberty in Canada, in the decades before
the American Civil War
With a New Introduction From the "preeminent historian of Reconstruction" (New York Times Book Review), a newly updated edition of the prizewinning classic work on the post-Civil War period that shaped modern America Eric Foner's "masterful treatment of one of the most complex periods of American history" (New Republic) redefined how the post–Civil War period was viewed. Reconstruction chronicles the way in which Americans—black and white—responded to the unprecedented changes unleashed by the war and the end of slavery. It addresses the quest of emancipated slaves searching for economic autonomy and equal citizenship, and describes the remodeling of Southern society, the evolution of racial attitudes and patterns of race relations, and the emergence of a national state possessing vastly expanded authority and committed, for a time, to the principle of equal rights for all Americans. This "smart book of enormous strengths" (Boston Globe) remains the standard work on the wrenching post–Civil War period—an era whose legacy still reverberates in the United States today.
Focusing on the complex history of slavery in nineteenth-century America, this book encourages critical examination of historical narratives and the pervasive racial prejudices of the time. Through the insights of three prominent historians, it explores the struggles and triumphs of African Americans in their quest for freedom, highlighting the nuanced dynamics of their experiences and the lasting impact on contemporary society.
Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in History, the Bancroft Prize, and the
Lincoln Prize: from a master historian, the story of Lincoln's-and the
nation's-transformation through the crucible of slavery and emancipation.
From one of our most distinguished historians comes a groundbreaking new examination of the myths and realities of the period after the Civil War.Drawing on a wide range of long-neglected documents, Eric Foner places a new emphasis on black experiences and roles during the era. We see African Americans as active agents in overthrowing slavery, in shaping Reconstruction, and creating a legacy long obscured and misunderstood. He compellingly refutes long-standing misconceptions of Reconstruction, and shows how the failures of the time sowed the seeds of the Civil Rights struggles of the 1950s and 60s. Richly illustrated and movingly written, this is an illuminating and essential addition to our understanding of this momentous era.
Focusing on the intersection of history, race, and economic justice, Eric Foner's work reflects his dedication to narratives that promote racial equality. The book explores how historical interpretation can influence contemporary struggles, emphasizing the importance of ownership over historical narratives in the fight for social justice. Through Foner's insights, readers are encouraged to consider the role of history in shaping societal values and movements.