Reconstructing Appalachia: The Civil War's Aftermath

"Excellent, readable, and absorbing history . . . gives us a better understanding of this compelling aspect of the Civil War." —Library Journal

Families, communities, and the nation itself were irretrievably altered by the Civil War and the subsequent societal transformations of the nineteenth century. The repercussions of the war incited a broad range of unique problems in Appalachia, including political dynamics, racial prejudices, and the regional economy.

This anthology of essays revea...