A nation under our feet

Name: A nation under our feet
ISBN: 9780674017658

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2003624 pagesBelknap Press

This epic story details how African Americans, in the six decades following slavery, transformed into a political force and an embryonic black nation. Steven Hahn reveals rural African Americans as central political actors in the events of disunion, emancipation, and nation-building. The book explores the political relations and sensibilities that developed under slavery, setting the stage for grassroots mobilization and the quest for self-governance across the rural South.

Avg. reading time: 11h 41m
Prose complexity: 10/10

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Steven Hahn

Steven Hahn is a historian who writes about 19th-century American history. His books, including "A Nation Without Borders" and "The Roots of Southern Populism," explore topics like the Civil War, emancipation, and the making of the modern United States.

Steven Hahn

Steven Hahn writes American history, often focusing on the experiences of everyday people. His book, "A nation under our feet," explores how ordinary citizens have shaped the nation's story.

Noah Michael Levine

Noah Michael Levine is the author behind the fantasy adventures The Path of Flames, Escape from Bythos, and The White Song. If you enjoy stories with a strong sense of place and characters facing big challenges, you'll find a lot to like here.