The Republic For Which It Stands, Richard White

 

The Republic for Which It Stands:  The United States during reconstruction and the gilded age, 1865-1869 by Richard White is part of the Oxford History of the United States.  I have ready one other in the series and these are remarkably thorough.

Started: 12/20/2021
Completed: 7/10/2022
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Recommended By: Nobody

Review:

For a book that reviews a little over 30 years, it kind of felt like a history in real time.  The level of detail is immense.  The sweeping conclusions reasonable (for the time period).  It is nice to have a history of the USA coming from across the pond where perspectives are different.  This book delivers on detail, the establishment of general themes, and a comprehensive look at the time period.  I really enjoyed this book and even though it took me a long time to read (it was in the player in my car), it was enjoyable and very thought provoking.