Carpet Bag Misrule in Louisiana: The Tragedy of the Reconstruction Era Following the War Between the States (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258487010)

""Carpet Bag Misrule in Louisiana: The Tragedy of the Reconstruction Era Following the War Between the States"" is a historical book written by James Joseph Alcee Fortier. The book provides a detailed account of the Reconstruction Era in Louisiana, which occurred after the American Civil War. The author examines the political and social upheaval that took place during this period, as well as the role played by the so-called ""carpetbaggers"" - Northern politicians and businessmen who came to the South to take advantage of the chaos and establish their own power. Fortier also explores the impact of Reconstruction on the lives of ordinary citizens, including African Americans who were granted freedom but still faced discrimination and violence. Through extensive research and analysis, the author paints a vivid picture of a turbulent time in American history, shedding light on the challenges faced by a divided nation as it attempted to rebuild and move forward. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Reconstruction Era, the Civil War, or American history in general.Louisiana's Part In Maintaining White Supremacy In The South.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Joseph Alcee Fortier
ISBN-10: 1258487012
ISBN-13: 9781258487010
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2012
Pages: 108
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d