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Destruction And Reconstruction: Personal Experiences Of The Late War (1879)

Destruction And Reconstruction: Personal Experiences Of The Late War (1879)

Taylor, Richard

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ISBN10: 1163902314
ISBN13: 9781163902318
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 278
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War is a book written by Richard Taylor, a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Published in 1879, the book is a personal account of Taylor's experiences during the war, including his thoughts and reflections on the causes, events, and aftermath of the conflict. Taylor's narrative is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on his experiences as a soldier and commander in the Confederate Army. He describes the battles he fought in, the strategies he employed, and the hardships he endured. He also provides insights into the political and social climate of the South during the war, including the debates over slavery and states' rights.The second part of the book deals with the aftermath of the war, and Taylor's reflections on the challenges faced by the South in the process of reconstruction. He discusses the political and economic turmoil, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, and the struggles of former slaves to establish themselves in a society still dominated by white landowners.Overall, Destruction and Reconstruction provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War from the point of view of a Confederate general, and offers valuable insights into the complex issues that shaped the conflict and its aftermath.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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