The Civil War and Reconstruction /

The Civil War and Reconstruction /

The Civil War tore America apart. The ensuing era of Reconstruction sewed it back together. In this vivid look at the popular culture of the era, Browne and Kreiser examine how Americans coped with the trials and tribulations of this cataclysmic period.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Browne, Ray B. 1922-2009
Other Authors: Kreiser, Lawrence A., 1969-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, ©2003.
Series:American popular culture through history.
Subjects:
1800-1899
Popular culture > United States > History > 19th century.
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) > Social aspects.
Civilization.
Manners and customs.
Popular culture.
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Social aspects.
United States > Civilization > 19th century.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Social aspects.
United States > Social life and customs > 19th century.
United States.
History.
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Table of Contents:
  • Series foreword / by Ray B. Browne
  • Introduction
  • Timeline of popular cultural events
  • pt. 1. Life and youth during the Civil War and Reconstruction
  • 1. Everyday America
  • 2. World of youth
  • pt. 2. Popular culture during the Civil War and Reconstruction
  • 3. Advertising
  • 4. Architecture
  • 5. Clothing and fashion
  • 6. Food
  • 7. Leisure activities
  • 8. Literature
  • 9. Music
  • 10. Performing arts and entertainment
  • 11. Travel and transportation
  • 12. Visual arts
  • Comparative values of money
  • Notes
  • Suggested reading
  • Index.

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