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Capitol men, the epic story of Reconstruction through the lives of the first Black congressmen, Philip Dray

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. [421]-437) and index

contains biographical information

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Capitol men

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Philip Dray

the epic story of Reconstruction through the lives of the first Black congressmen

Pulitzer Prize finalist Philip Dray shines a light on a little known group of men: the nation's first black members of Congress. These men played a critical role in pushing for much-needed reforms in the wake of a traumatic civil war, including public education for all children, equal rights, and protection from Klan violence. But they have been either neglected or maligned by most historians--their "glorious failure" chalked up to corruption and "ill-preparedness."--From publisher description