One of the most dramatic episodes in American history was the
attempt to establish a two-party political system in the South
during Reconstruction. Historians, however, have never
systematically analyzed the region's political process during that
era. Michael Perman undertakes this task, arguing that the key to
understanding Reconstruction politics can be found in the factions
that developed inside the two parties. Not only did these factions
play a crucial role in determining each party's policies and
electoral strategies, but they also shaped the course of the
South's overall political development during this critical period.
In the first section of "Road to Redemption," Perman offers a
provocative and original analysis of the characteristics and
priorities of the two parties, explaining how the South's untried
and volatile party system operated during Reconstruction. By the
mid-1870s this system had begun to collapse. The book's concluding
section explains how and why the Republican party and
Reconstruction were overthrown and describes the Democratic
ascendancy that replaced them.
Perman's innovative study integrates the history of Reconstruction
and Redemption and challenges the prevailing interpretation of who
the Redeemers were and how they rose to power.
General
| Imprint: |
The University of North Carolina Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2002 |
| First published: |
July 1985 |
| Authors: |
Michael Perman
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| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
368 |
| Edition: |
New edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8078-4141-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-8078-4141-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780807841419 |
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