Despite their shortcomings, radical politicians, including African Americans, made worthy contributions to the state of Florida during the era of Reconstruction. Joe Richardson disputes many of the misconceptions about the state s debt and corruption by exploring how some African American politicians were quite capable and learned their duties quickly. Even more remarkable was the rapidity with which the unlettered ex-slaves absorbed education and adjusted to their status as free men. "African Americans in the Reconstruction of Florida "delves into the problems encountered by the freed men...
Despite their shortcomings, radical politicians, including African Americans, made worthy contributions to the state of Florida during the era of Reco...
"Joe Richardson's "Christian Reconstruction" is a solid addition to historical scholarship on the work of Yankee missionaries among the freedmen during the Civil War and Reconstruction. . . . Without question, this is the most comprehensive history of the American Missionary Association (AMA), and no one has uncovered as much detailed information on any other Northern aid society. Rich in detail and strongly recommended, the book argues that the AMA struggled to prepare the liberated slaves for civil and political equality by freeing them of the shackles of ignorance, superstition and...
"Joe Richardson's "Christian Reconstruction" is a solid addition to historical scholarship on the work of Yankee missionaries among the freedmen du...
