Written by William Archibald Dunning, one of the leading historians of the Reconstruction era, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the political and economic challenges the United States faced in the years following the Civil War. Dunning's work is considered a classic in the field of Reconstruction history and provides a nuanced perspective on this crucial period in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.