Second Founding

Second Founding

by Eric Foner

National Geographic Books · 2020 · 256 pages

Discover how the Civil War and Reconstruction fundamentally reshaped the U.S. Constitution, transforming lofty ideals of equality into legal guarantees. This gripping account reveals the passage and eventual erosion of the Reconstruction Amendments, which abolished slavery, secured citizenship, and granted voting rights. For readers interested in the enduring struggle for civil rights and the constitutional foundations of American democracy, this work offers vital historical context for contemporary debates.

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