Union-Disunion-Reunion: Three Decades Of Federal Legislation 1855 To 1885 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163312018)

Union-Disunion-Reunion: Three Decades Of Federal Legislation 1855 To 1885 is a historical book written by Samuel S. Cox. The book provides a detailed account of the major federal legislation that was passed during the period of 1855 to 1885 in the United States. The author analyzes the political and social factors that led to the passing of these laws and their impact on the country's history.The book is divided into three parts, each representing a significant period in American history. The first part covers the period of 1855 to 1861, which was marked by the rise of sectionalism and the eventual outbreak of the Civil War. The author discusses the major legislative acts passed during this period, such as the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Fugitive Slave Act.The second part of the book covers the period of 1861 to 1877, which was marked by the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. The author discusses the major legislative acts passed during this period, such as the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil Rights Act of 1866.The third and final part of the book covers the period of 1877 to 1885, which was marked by the end of Reconstruction and the beginning of the Gilded Age. The author discusses the major legislative acts passed during this period, such as the Pendleton Act and the Interstate Commerce Act.Overall, Union-Disunion-Reunion: Three Decades Of Federal Legislation 1855 To 1885 is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed analysis of the major federal legislation passed during a critical period in American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and politics.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: Samuel S. Cox
ISBN-10: 1163312010
ISBN-13: 9781163312018
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 744
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.62lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.48d