The Rebuilding of Old Commonwealths, Being Essays Toward the Training of the Forgotten Man in the Southern States;

By Walter Hines Page

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Rebuilding of Old Commonwealths"" written by Walter H. Page is a collection of essays that aim to train the forgotten man in the Southern States. The author focuses on the reconstruction and rebuilding of the Southern states after the Civil War. He discusses the challenges faced by the people and the government in rebuilding the economy, society, and political systems. The author emphasizes the importance of education, industrialization, and social reform in the rebuilding process. The book provides a detailed analysis of the social and economic conditions of the Southern states and the impact of the Reconstruction era on the region. The author also highlights the role of the forgotten man, who is the common citizen, in the rebuilding process. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the history of the Southern states and the Reconstruction era.1902. Contents: The Forgotten Man: An Address delivered in June 1897, at the State Normal and Industrial School for Women, at Greensboro, North Carolina; The School that Build a Town: An Address delivered in December, 1901, at the State Normal School, at Athens, Georgia; and The Rebuilding of Old Commonwealths: Republished from The Atlantic Monthly, for May, 1902.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162769777
• ISBN13: 9781162769776
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"