Bibliograph

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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