Reconstruction And The Constitution, 1866-1876

""Reconstruction and the Constitution, 1866-1876"" is a historical book written by John W. Burgess. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the period of Reconstruction in the United States following the Civil War, specifically from 1866 to 1876. The author examines the political and constitutional issues that arose during this period, including the struggle between the federal government and the states over the rights of African Americans and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. Burgess also explores the impact of Reconstruction on the Constitution, including the addition of the 14th and 15th Amendments. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and constitutional law.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.