9781331987932 - The Readjuster Movement in Virginia (Classic Reprint) de Chilton Pearson, Charles (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous period following the American Civil War in Virginia, a state grappling with the aftermath of conflict and the radical changes brought about by emancipation. The author examines the complex issue of Virginia's public debt, a legacy of ambitious pre-war infrastructure projects that left the state financially vulnerable. The book goes beyond simply chronicling the debt crisis, exploring the clash between old and new political forces as Virginia struggled to rebuild its economy and navigate the challenges of racial equality and suffrage. The author examines the shifting political landscape, focusing on the rise of powerful business interests and the emergence of new political coalitions as Virginia sought to define its identity and future within the changing nation. The author highlights the influence of individuals such as William Mahone, a railroad magnate whose ambition and political acumen shaped the state's economic and political development. Through the lens of Virginia's post-war struggles, the book offers a compelling exploration of the South's transformation and its enduring challenges in the years following the Civil War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.