| Reforging the White Republic: Race, Religion, and American Nationalism, 1865-1898 Updated Edition Contributor(s): Blum, Edward J. (Author), Stauffer, John (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0807160415 ISBN-13: 9780807160411 Publisher: LSU Press OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - Religion | Christianity - History - Social Science | Minority Studies |
| Dewey: 973.8 |
| LCCN: 2014046101 |
| Series: Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6" W x 9" (1.29 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War - Religious Orientation - Christian - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |