Neither Carpetbaggers Nor Scalawags: Black Officeholders During the Reconstruction of Alabama 1867-1878

By Richard Bailey

Book Overview

Neither Carpetbaggers Nor Scalawags recounts events in post-Civil War Alabama, including political affairs and the attempts by the black population to carve out a social, educational, and economic existence during turbulent times after the end of slavery. It was a time of restrained joy, a time of jubilee, a time for building, especially a better way of living for the ex-slaves and their families. Many participated fully in the political process during the Reconstruction period. The stories of a number of black officeholders are told in this revised and reedited edition that includes an expanded index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588381897
• ISBN13: 9781588381897
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: NewSouth Books
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 8.7"