1877, America's year of living violently, Michael A. Bellesiles
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1877, America's year of living violently, Michael A. Bellesiles
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
1877
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
435419368
Responsibility statement
Michael A. Bellesiles
Sub title
America's year of living violently
Summary
Describes a time of upheaval in America--when the country was in a deep economic depression, white supremacists roamed the South, and a nationwide railroad strike led to bloodshed--and discusses how the events of 1877 also fueled cultural and intellectual innovation
Table Of Contents
On the edge of a volcano -- Seeking white unity -- Bringing order to the West -- The terror of poverty -- The great insurrection -- Homicidal nation -- Breaking the spell
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Eighteen hundred seventy-seven, America's year of living violently
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- Social conflict -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- Racism -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- Violence -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918
- United States -- Race relations -- History -- 19th century
- United States -- Economic conditions -- 1865-1918
- Railroad Strike, U.S., 1877
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- Social conflict -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- Racism -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- Violence -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918
- United States -- Race relations -- History -- 19th century
- United States -- Economic conditions -- 1865-1918
- Railroad Strike, U.S., 1877
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