Harold Holzer Sara Vaughn Gabbard Michael B. Ballard
In 1865 Americans faced some of the most important issues in the nation s history: the final battles of the Civil War, the struggle to pass the Thirteenth Amendment, the peace process, reconstruction, the role of freed slaves, the tragedy of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, and the trials of the conspirators. In this illuminating collection, prominent historians of nineteenth-century America offer insightful overviews of the individuals, events, and issues on 1865 that shaped the future of the United States.
Following an introduction by renowned Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer, nine...
In 1865 Americans faced some of the most important issues in the nation s history: the final battles of the Civil War, the struggle to pass the Thi...