Bateman's detailed study of the Reconstruction Era in America offers a fresh perspective on a period of profound social and political change. The book provides biographical sketches of 250 prominent figures of the time, along with detailed analysis of the economic, cultural, and political forces that shaped the era. A must-read for anyone interested in American history.

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