The Plantation Negro As A Freeman: Observations On His Character, Condition And Prospects In Virginia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163398357)

""The Plantation Negro As A Freeman"" is a book written by Philip A. Bruce that provides a detailed analysis of the character, condition, and prospects of the African American population in Virginia after the Civil War. The book explores the transition of enslaved individuals to freedmen and the challenges they faced in adapting to their new status as free citizens.Bruce examines the social and economic conditions of the African American population in Virginia, including their access to education, employment opportunities, and political representation. He also analyzes the impact of the Reconstruction era on the African American community, including the effects of the Freedmen's Bureau and the role of white supremacist groups in the region.Through his observations, Bruce offers a complex and nuanced portrait of the African American experience in Virginia during this pivotal period in American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of race relations in the United States and the legacy of slavery in the American 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: Philip a. Bruce
ISBN-10: 1163398357
ISBN-13: 9781163398357
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d